Dan Shafer
Da Pope! (Hour 2)
Dan Shafer is not only the Political Editor of Civic Media, but he's also the Found of the multi-award winning Recombobulation Area. Dan joins us every Friday to recombobulate the news from around the state. We're talking about the gutting of the state budget by the Republicans, Tax Credits for movies made in Wisconsin and The New Pope, who is Southside for life (IYKYK). We wrap it all up with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Tanks For The Memories 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!
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Hopes for a Better State Budget—Gone (Hour 1)
Republicans running the Wisconsin Legislature have just released the first list of actions they plan to take on the next state budget—starting with killing 612 items requested by Gov. Tony Evers and a parade of Wisconsinites testifying at Joint Finance Committee hearings. Help for childcare? Gone. Help with children being poisoned by lead paint or water lines? Gone. Fighting PFAS in drinking water? Gone. Expanding Medicaid to cover more families? Gone. Repealing taxes on tips and utility bills? Gone. Incentives to freeze local property taxes? Gone. And on it goes.
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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.
Ed Martin’s Nomination: A Recipe for Disaster
Maggie and guest host former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle dive deep into the alarming nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for D.C., highlighting his startling lack of prosecutorial experience and questionable qualifications. Maggie and Jim dissect Martin's problematic history, including his ties to conspiracy theories and Russian media. They also question the moral obligations of Americans when faced with such incompetence in high office. Dan Shafer, Political Editor, also joins for 'State Slate.' Dan discusses Wisconsin's budget cuts targeting crucial social services and critiques a new GOP gubernatorial contender's divisive tactics.
Remember to contact Ron Johnson and tell him NOT to confirm Ed Martin:
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The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across the network. 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, X and Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!
Beating Up on Struggling Families–Again (Hour 3)
The Wisconsin Legislature has scheduled a busy week of committee hearings. But some of the bills being put forward by Republican lawmakers are retreads—vetoed previously by Gov. Evers and sure to be rejected again, since lots of folks think legislators could be doing more to help struggling families rather than punishing them for losing their jobs or for simply being poor. We’ll get an update from Dan Shafer. And we’ll check in on stories around the Wausau area with Chad Holmes.
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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.
Please, Just Don’t (Hour 2)
In the second hour, it's Friday so it's time to Recombobulate with Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer! We're talking about the Trump Administration, which has made massive cuts to The AmeriCorps Program and it's going to affect everyone. Also, there was record turnout for the last election in the face of measures to suppress and intimidate voters. Then, for our Audio Sorbet, we want to know from you: What piece of technology do you refuse to adopt? And friends...let's end this week right, with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - In Awhile Crocodile 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!
Your Voice Matters This Budget Season
I’m Dan Shafer. Let’s recombobulate.
There’s been a whole lot happening in the political universe these past few months. Much of it has been rather discombobulating, you might say. From the first 100 days of the Trump administration to the high-stakes race for Wisconsin Supreme Court and everything else that went into the Spring Election in Wisconsin, it’s been a lot to wrap our heads around.
But now, we’re entering a new phase on Wisconsin’s political calendar. That’s right, we’re getting into budget season.
The biennial budget is the biggest thing that happens in state politics every two years, and our elected officials in the Assembly and Senate are going to be making some important decisions in the very near future.
Now is a great time to contact your representatives and let them know what you think our priorities should be for our next state budget. Because in a government by the people, participation is power, and your voice matters.
Find all of Dan's work at The Recombobulation Area. Subscribe to The Recombobulation Area's podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and see more the Civic Media website.
Don’t Retire, And Make More Babies (Hour 1)
We’ll ask how we ended up with a government so hostile to even the concept of immigrants that its only plans are to ask people to make more babies and put off retirement. Sean Duffy is the latest in the Trump White House to hint at making retirement tougher for air traffic controllers in order to address a shortage that’s led to major travel delays. Also: Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is getting plenty of bipartisan, high-powered legal help in addressing her politically-motivated arrest by President Trump’s FBI.
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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.
Trump’s Tumbling Approval and Democratic Dilemmas
Maggie delves into the tumultuous first 100 days of Trump's second term, highlighting dismal approval ratings and widespread disapproval. Joined by Democratic strategist Tanya Bjork, they analyze Wisconsin's thoughts, revealing pessimism about economic policies and border issues. Maggie and Tanya also discuss Democrats' struggle with messaging, candidate authenticity, and the challenge of overcoming Republican rhetoric. Legal battles loom as Wisconsin joins a multi-state lawsuit against AmeriCorps cuts. Political Editor Dan Schafer joins Maggie for another edition of "State Slate." Dan adds insights on national implications, while Trump continues to deny negative polling, showcasing his detachment from reality. Strong messaging is vital for Democrats to reclaim lost ground.
The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across the network. 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, X and Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!
Recombobulation Percolation (Hour 3)
We’ll begin a weekly series of check-ins with Dan Shafer, Civic Media political editor and founder of the online news site The Recombobulation Area. He’ll tell us about the big political stories he expects to follow each week—and we suspect he’ll also express a high level of angst about his beloved Milwaukee Bucks. Plus, he’s hosting a Recombobulation Happy Hour! We’ll also check in with Chad Holmes on stories and topics he’s following in the Wausau area.
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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.
Hold the Vote, Mr. Speaker
I’m Dan Shafer. Let’s recombobulate.
On April 22 in the Wisconsin State Senate, something happened that you don’t see too often — a high profile bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. The Republican-controlled chamber voted 32-1 to extend Medicaid coverage for new moms from 60 days to 12 months. Wisconsin is one of only two U.S. states to not have already extended this critical postpartum coverage.
So, with that kind of support, you’d expect the bill to pass, right?
Well, not exactly. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has repeatedly blocked this legislation from coming up for a vote. Several Republican state representatives have been speaking out on this, urging Vos to change his tune, but he has not budged.
It’s time for Vos to end this charade and allow this bill to come up for a vote. If he’s opposed, he can still vote against it, but one person should not block a bill that has already been supported by the majority of his own party, the majority of his own caucus. Let the people vote, Mr. Speaker.
Find all of Dan's work at The Recombobulation Area. Subscribe to The Recombobulation Area's podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and see more the Civic Media website.
