Brittney Merlot

Trump’s Harvard Vendetta & The Fight for Democracy (Hour 2)

May 27, 2025

Dive into the drama as Trump axes $100 million in Harvard contracts, igniting debates on democracy's decline. Three Yale professors flee to Toronto citing civil liberty threats, while experts warn of authoritarian moves akin to Russia and Poland. With international students barred from Harvard, the education landscape is rocked. The episode explores food insecurity post-pandemic, highlighting systemic barriers and the impact of potential SNAP cuts. Second Harvest's Michelle Orge discusses the food bank's vital role. Amidst weather updates and nostalgia over 'Body Heat,' the show spotlights the fight against censorship in media.

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!

Memorial Day Musings and Pickle Sandwiches (Hour 1)

May 27, 2025

Jim and John emphasize the importance of honoring the fallen on Memorial Day, while embracing life with barbecues and fun, because that's what those who served would want. Maino shares his personal health scare, revealing a skin cancer diagnosis, urging listeners to get checked for any skin abnormalities. On a lighter note, the hosts banter about weekend antics, including a lively discussion on the underrated pickle sandwich diet that helped John shed pounds. They also explore quirky listener texts, kayaking aspirations, and Brittney Merlot's adventurous summer plans. All while grappling with spilled coffee and Brittney's wonderful forecast.

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 Appleton/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 lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

Cheers!

May 23, 2025

Welcome to this Friday Mornings with WFHR! James J. Malouf, Program Director, Melissa Kaye, Head of News, and Seth Habhegger, Head of WIRI are in today. They kick things off with a check of the weather with Brittney Merlot, Civic Media Meteorologist.

The trio celebrate your birthdays and anniversaries with El Café.

They make Larry a star of the Day with Wisconsin Rapids Culvers!

Some Memorial Day thoughts, and stats.

Tanning Beds And The Tush Push (Hour 2)

May 22, 2025

The "Big Beautiful Bill" has passed the US House, barely. But it's not just about tax breaks for the rich and destroying our social safety nets, it's also about looking goooood! And standard has been that remarks from the sitting president are available on The White House website, well not anymore! They don't want you to read, you can watch The Felon President speak, because...it's good? It's Thursday, so you know we have Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot here for some Weather And Wine! Then, Paul Noonan is a writer for the Acme Packing Co. and he'll be breaking down all things sports! And together we shall enjoy another installment of This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Fictional Fiction Edition

As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 9 -11 am across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way!

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, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

Get Some Sleep James

May 22, 2025

Welcome to this Thursday Mornings with WFHR! James J. Malouf, Program Director, and Seth Habhegger, Head of WIRI are in today. They kick things off with a check of the weather with Brittney Merlot, Civic Media Meteorologist.

The duo celebrate your birthdays and anniversaries with El Café.

The most sleep deprived cities in America

Do you introduce yourself on the phone each call?

Or Does Saline Make Things Taste Bad?

May 20, 2025

Welcome to this Tuesday Mornings with WFHR! James J. Malouf, Program Director, and Melissa Kaye, head of News, are in today. They kick things off with a check of the weather with Brittney Merlot, Civic Media Meteorologist.

The duo celebrate your birthdays and anniversaries with El Café.

Can alcohol make your food taste better?

Which college degrees are getting higher paying jobs, and which aren’t

Back in my Day The Newspaper was Melting Brains

May 19, 2025

Welcome to this Monday Mornings with WFHR! James J. Malouf, Program Director, Melissa Kaye, head of News, and Seth Habhegger, Head of WIRI, are in today. They kick things off with a check of the weather with Brittney Merlot, Civic Media Meteorologist.

The duo celebrate your birthdays and anniversaries with El Café.

What’s melting the kid’s brains these days.

An interesting lottery story

Weather Woes and Tang Tangents (Hour 1)

May 19, 2025

It's another Monday, and the conversation takes a light-hearted turn discussing the potential of controlling weather, Captain Kangaroo lookalikes, and the peculiarities of tang-flavored drinks. Meanwhile, they ponder the logistics and oddities of tree planting memorials, all while dodging the chaos of spilled coffee in the studio. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot joins the guys to talk about the wild differences in weather across the nation. From extreme heat and storms down south, to 30-degree temperatures in the U.P.

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 Appleton/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 lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

Growing Pains

May 16, 2025

Welcome to this Friday Mornings with WFHR! James J. Malouf, Program Director, and Tari Jahns, CEO of United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties, are in today. They kick things off with a check of the weather with Brittney Merlot, Civic Media Meteorologist.

The duo celebrate your birthdays and anniversaries with El Café.

They make Gary a Star of the Day with Wisconsin Rapids Culver’s!

The hour concludes with a discussion about perfect dogs.

The Plane! The Plane! (Hour 2)

May 15, 2025

Fox News reporter and the funniest conservative without realizing it, Ann Coulter has some thoughts on the $400 million plane being given to The Felon President. Trust us when we say it's "free" is a very hilarious word when it comes to this plane, but guess who will be paying for this new toy and guess who doesn't think it's a good idea? And it's Thursday, so we have Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot with Weather And Wine. And we welcome Journal Sentinel Writer and Sports Guru, JR Radcliffe here to talk about The Packers season schedule and The Baseball Hall of Fame. And finally, it's been a wonderful show, so let's close it out with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Edition

As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 9 -11 am across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way!

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, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

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