Rokker
With Sarah Keyeski
Hour two kicks off with Terry Bell and the Big Story of the day: Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas, killed yesterday. He and the guys discuss the potential implications of this for the war in Gaza, before we move on to talk with 14th Senate district candidate Sarah Keyeski. John and Gordy chat with her on her background as a mental health professional, being pro choice, and childcare.
Brittney Merlot pops in for our daily check of the weather for the day and upcoming weekend, and at the bottom of the hour we hear some stats about the high viewership of the Harris interview on Fox News. After the break, we're joined by not just Rökker, but Darth Rökker! He's here to give us our weekly preview of upcoming local music, and Max Ink Radio this Saturday night.
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!
Civic Media Spotlight for August 3rd & 4th (Hour 1)
First, the Earl Ingram Show is joined by Kirk Bangstad from Minocqua Brewing along with Matt Grove from Equality Vines to talk about their new wine that supports Women's reproductive rights.
After that, Pat Kreitlow plays back some of the Atlanta rally remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris. While former President Trump is promising higher tariffs that raise consumer prices, Harris outlines how to help consumers deal with price gouging and other corporate tricks. Meanwhile, Trump and the Project 2025 network of right wing groups pretend not to know each other.
Next on Matenaer On Air, Jane and Greg speak with Dr. Laura Hanks for another edition of Public Cervix Announcement and spend the first segment talking about The Olympic Games and focus on the bullying against Illona Maher, regarding her athleticism and size. The group discusses the out of date BMI and how one has to deal with this sort of attention on a global scale. It is part 1 of 2 parts and the second part discusses further, bringing in Simone Biles, as well as mental health.
Finally, the John & Gordy Show is joined by Rokker Smith of MaxInk Radio to preview their show coming up this weekend beginning at 6:00 pm across Civic Media. Rokker and the boys also talk about upcoming events throughout the Madison area this weekend and over the next couple of weeks.
To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!
Rockin’ Around the Community (Hour 2)
Starting off this hour, Civic Media News Director Terry Bell joins the show to talk about the big news story of the day, the EPA making a wavier for Wisconsin gasoline stations due to a refinery in Illinois being damaged from recent weather events. Then, the show shares a clip from Ady Barkan's interview with Kamala Harris from 2020 on what the health care system is like.
Then, John, Gordy and Kathryn dive into Media World, where the three discuss what is going on with Texas lawsuit settlement with Meta about facial recognition. Then John teases a new show he is excited about, a prequel to Amazon's The Boys!
To finish off the week, Rokker from MaxInk Radio to preview their show coming up this weekend, as well as community events that will feature local, live music in the coming weeks.
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!
Saget, Ticks & Rökker (Hour 2)
Pete begins the hour finishing up his conversation with Mike Toomey from WGN TV. They talk a bit more about Bob Saget and Pete shares the ONLY radio safe Saget audio he could find. They also reminisce about some stories of being on the "comedy road". Then Civic Media's own Brittney Merlot joins to talks ticks and severe weather! Then Rökker from Max Ink Radio joins to talk about a Memorial Day Weekend Special that will air this weekend
Rock n’ Roll & The Gift of Life (Hour 3)
The guys were at the WAMI’s last night and connect with Rokker from Max Ink Radio this morning. He talks about the event last night and also the wonderful scholarship program that's in place with the WAMI's. Some backstage stories and more information about Max Ink Radio, weekend on WGBW and WISS.
Then a touching story from Jackie Pische who tells the story of her son who was killed at a nightclub in Appleton. Jackie remembers when Josh decided to be a donor when he got his first driver’s license. After Josh passed, his organs were shared with 7 recipients. Even Jackie received a bone graft from her son. An amazing story of true giving.
Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!
