Dan Shafer

Where’s California Guy? (Hour 2)

November 8, 2024

Guest: Dan Shafer

It's Friday, it's 11:06am which means we welcome Civic Media Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer. And together we want to know...where's the California Guy? Eric Hovde has yet to concede the US Senate race or really make any type of statement. Then, we will try to focus on some of the positive things we can do in the face of a second Trump administration. And we wrap up the show with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Let's Go Yachting 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 10 am - noon 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 FacebookX and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

Election Night 2024 (11pm)

November 6, 2024

Todd Allbaugh and Pat Kreitlow host Civic Media's Election Night 2024 coverage with Political Editor Dan Shafer and special guests.

Election Night 2024 (10pm)

November 5, 2024

Todd Allbaugh and Pat Kreitlow host Civic Media's Election Night 2024 coverage with Political Editor Dan Shafer and special guests.

Election Night 2024 (9pm)

November 5, 2024

Todd Allbaugh and Pat Kreitlow host Civic Media's Election Night 2024 coverage with Political Editor Dan Shafer and special guests.

Be Cool, Be A Voter (Hour 2)

November 5, 2024

Guest: Dan Shafer

In the second hour, Civic Media Political Editor Dan Shafer is here to talk about the election, the Fox Valley and a full circle moment for the Harris Campaign. Oh and if you have a problem with ballot counts taking longer than expected, feel free to call this number and tell Devin your thoughts. If you like the music we're playing special thanks to The League of Women Voters - Wisconsin for the suggestions and for their advice on the State Constitutional referendum. And on this special day, we wrap the show up with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Xmas Music 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 10 am - noon 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 FacebookX and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

Did You Know…? (Hour 1)

November 1, 2024

Guest: Dan Shafer

Did you know that Wisconsin has been without a DNR Secretary for a year? Because of the gridlock, because of the ten month vacations, because we have leaders who are more interested in international travel than business at home, key leadership position aren't being filled. Voting matters. Did you know that Newt Gingrich has some thoughts on morality and a good husband/wife dynamic. Yup, THAT Newt Gingrich. Our point is, Voting matters. Then, its Friday, therefore we welcome Civic Media Political Editor Dan Shafer and Founder of The Recombobulation Area to talk about the latest Marquette Law Poll, as well as what to expect in the final days before the election.

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 10 am - noon 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 FacebookX and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

CIVIC and Civil Engagement (Hour 2)

October 31, 2024

Dr. Melinda Brennan, executive director of ACLU-Wisconsin joins Dom to talk about our rights. So many of our rights, from bodily autonomy to voting, are on the ballot this November. If you or a loved one are denied your right to vote call the ACLU-Wisconsin hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE, 866-687-8683.

In media news today, right-wing radio hosts are ALREADY pushing lies of illegal voting in the presidential election. Yes, that's correct, before any votes have been counted, cries of fraud abound. On what facts do these conservative hosts base their assessment? None whatsoever.

Dan Shafer, Civic Media's political editor, comes on to dig into the state of the election. He and Dom continue to dig into the final Marquette Law Poll that dropped just yesterday.

For a one-stop shop to check your voter registration, find your polling location, and practice voting with a sample ballot, go to myvote.wi.gov. Make a plan to vote and fulfill your CIVIC duty!

Join Dom Salvia every afternoon from 4-6pm for news (some), humor (more), and great conversation (always)! Listen throughout the state of Wisconsin on the Civic Media network and worldwide on the Civic Media app. Call or text to join the fun at 855-752-4842.

Share What You Know: Ballot Dumps (Hour 2)

October 25, 2024

In the second hour, we kick things off with Civic Media's Political Editor, Dan Shafer as we enter The Recombobulation Area and we're talking about Robyn Vos calling out his co-workers and late night ballot dumps explained! Then we welcome Tyler Maas Co-Founder of The Milwaukee Record and we're talking fun events, fall happenings and maybe a good food based contest? Tune in to find out! We close out the show and the week with another installment of This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Sister Act 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 10 am - noon 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 FacebookX and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

Making Your Vote Count 2024

October 23, 2024

Dan Shafer and Maggie Daun and guests discuss everything you need to know about making your vote count in this election.

  • Dr Tim Slekar and Dr Johnny Lupinacci explain early voting and how it works.
  • Todd Allbaugh and Ari Berman voting rights, minority rule, and how things have changed since 2010.
  • Scott McCallum, Marge Bostelmann, and Nick Ramos discuss dropboxes, the citizenship voting referendum, "ballot dumps," and more.

A Fight for Fair Maps in Wisconsin

October 21, 2024

How we got fairer maps in Wisconsin, and what they mean for the upcoming election. Matt Rothschild talks with Jay Heck of Common Cause, Carlene Bechen of the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition, and Dan Shafer of Civic Media and the Recombobulation Area on the history of redistricting in Wisconsin and the saga that occurred around these most recent maps.

To learn more about this podcast 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!

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