Dan Shafer
The Truth About Corporate Resource Allocation (Hour 2)
How do billionaires become billionaires? Stock Buybacks. It is money allocated to shareholders simply for holding stock. While this in and of itself it not horrible, it does not add value to the company or the country. Bill Lazonick is an expert on stock buybacks and explains the situation with Maggie. SongsCyndi Lauper – Money […]
Getting Recombobulated (Hour 2)
We’ll get to know a candidate for Assembly in a district that straddles Dane and Jefferson counties. And we’ll visit with Dan Schafer whose Recombobulation Area news site is now a part of the Civic Media family. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from […]
Getting Acquainted With The Recombobulation Area (Hour 2)
After touching on a few miscellaneous topics from callers and texters, Todd shares yet another moment of normalcy from Governor Tim Walz. In a recent social media interview, he talked about the importance of gutter maintenance. How refreshingly normal. As we announced yesterday, Civic Media is proud to welcome Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area […]
More Of All The Best People (Hour 2)
If Donald Johnald Trump wins a second term, he’s gonna have the best team, the bestest team of all the bestest people. Then what are the things you’re just not into? For Jane, it’s simple. And for the rest of you….it’s a lot! As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn’t do […]
Reality Checking The GOP (Hour 1)
It’s Friday and that means, start with some good stuff: Tim Walz. But people are slinging mud at his military record and trying to make the nickname “Tampon Tim“, a thing. We breakdown the misconceptions and mis/disinformation and make sure you know the truth. Then it’s time to welcome Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area […]
Still Running Away (Hour 1)
It’s Friday! We’re covering Trump at the NABJ as well as why the show actually started late (you’ll be shocked). Then its time for another installment of The Recombobulation Area with Dan Shafer. We’re talking about the primary in the 3rd District and its getting spicy! As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, […]
Civic Media News Special Report: President Biden Withdraws from 2024 Race
Civic Media News Director Terry Bell anchors a panel discussion about today’s breaking news as President Biden withdraws from the race to be President. Savanna Tomei-Olson recounts the news breaking today, with statements from US Representative Mark Pocan and US Senator Tammy Baldwin. University of Wisconsin Professor Michael Wagner joins to give the lay of […]
RNC 2024 Day 3 Round-up
Terry Bell and Todd Allbaugh cover day 3 of the 2024 Republican National Convention. Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins to discuss the impact of the convention on the local Milwaukee economy, and Trygve Olsen of the Lincoln Project joins to discuss the implications of today’s events.
Make Drop Boxes Great Again (Hour 1)
It’s Friday and Jane is on vacation, so you got Greg for two hours! Things kick off with Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area and we’re talking about a decision handed down by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on drop boxes. Then, Greg and Calvin talk about fireworks and why do they have to be sooooo […]
Where Were You Dana & Jake? (Hour 1)
There was a debate last night, if you didn’t know and it was hard to watch, to say the least. Jane and Greg give an overview of last night’s event, as well as wonder where were the fact checkers during the debate? We’re also covering the new decisions coming out of the US Supreme Court. […]