Greg Bach
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 The group discusses the out of date BMI and how one has to deal with this sort of attention on a global scale.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!
Civic Series – Matenaer On Air
Seth and James talk with Jane Matenaer and Greg Bach about their backgrounds, working for Civic Media, and where they got their senses of humor.
Civic Media Spotlight for July 27th & 28th (Hour 2)
To begin this hour, Jane and Greg welcome Congressman Mark Pocan to Matenaer On Air to talk about all of the news this week regarding the election and Joe Biden stepping out of the race. We also discuss the energy that has been injected into those feeling a bit nervous about November and have some fun discussions about JD Vance.
Up next, we drop in on Maino and The Mayor at EAA AirVenture! Jim and John are joined by EAA Museum Manager Chris Henry. Chris shares how he got his start in his field, how he worked as an air traffic controller prior to taking the job as Museum Manager, and some of the features of the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, which is open all year long.
Next, Trygve Olson from The Lincoln Project joins Pat Kreitlow on UpNorthNews to explain how a group of Never-Trump Republicans is reacting to a generational passing of the torch by Democrats and how that might help GOP traditionalists take their party back and protect democracy in the process.
Finally, we end the week Nite Lite's Pete Schwaba is joined by Marta Hansen, piano technician and owner of The Piano Gal Shop and local musicians/songwriter. Marta preforms a song live in studio, shares what goes into owning a Piano shop, and what Marta's got coming up.
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!
Talking with Greg Bach (Hour 2)
Pete shares clips from the British Office. Co-host of Matenaer On Air on the Civic Media Radio Network Greg Bach joins the show. Greg shares how co-hosting is going, his comedy club The Laughing Tap, and shares what's coming up on Matenaer on Air. Then Greg shares his comedy background.
Nite Lite With Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Mon-Fri from 7-9 PM Statewide. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Each episode streams live to Facebook, YouTube, and on X! 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.
Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba tackles the tough questions like, "What should I binge watch?" and "Where are the most haunted hotels in the state?" Leave the stress of the day behind with entertainment news, comedy and quirky Wisconsin. Pete is a show biz veteran writer, actor, and comedian who will take you from Wisconsin to Hollywood and still have you back in time for bed.
Civic Media Spotlight for May 18th & 19th (Hour 1)
Kicking off the hour, Matenaer On Air welcomes Andrew Gurman, former President of the American Medical Association to talk about the letter he and 48 other experts signed on to regarding the impact a second Trump administration would have on health care and health care access.
Then on Up North News Radio, Pat calls attention to the last gasps of a gerrymandered majority as state Senate Republicans stage a veto override attempt rather than release funds to clean up contaminated drinking water across Wisconsin.
After that on the Todd Allbaugh Show, Todd pushes past the "sexy" news to talk facts. The fact is, Trump has stolen hundreds of millions of dollars from taxpayers, while Biden has made a real impact in Wisconsin and the nation with the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Finally, the doctors on Busted Pencils have a conversation with Aaron Makelky on the pros and cons of using AI in the classroom. Is it a powerful tool that we should be teaching students to harness for good? Or is it a dangerous cesspool for nothing better than cheating?
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!
Civic Media Spotlight for May 11th & 12th (Hour 2)
Kicking off this hour, Matenaer On Air is joined by Dr. Karin Tamerius, a political psychiatrist, and the founder of Smart Politics which is a nonprofit that teaches progressives how to communicate more productively and persuasively with people who disagree with them, including conservatives. They talk about the work necessary to have those discussions and what it takes from those trying to do the convincing.
Then, on Up North News Radio with Pat Kreitlow, Pat dives into Microsoft’s president commenting on bringing thousands of jobs to Racine. Pat then calls out House Speaker Mike Johnson for playing the fear card about election integrity and exposes Rep. Tom Tiffany for playing politics with the US census.
After that, the John & Gordy Show is joined by Associate Editor of the Cap Times John Nichols to comment on the encampment at UW Madison, and shares how protest relates to the Wisconsin Idea.
Last but not least, Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is joined by stand-up comedian Rocky LaPorte. Rocky talks about his start in stand-up comedy, shows Rocky has coming up in Wisconsin, and Rocky's favorite places to perform.
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!
Civic Media Spotlight for April 27th & 28th (Hour 2)
Kicking off this hour of the Civic Media Spotlight, Ron Brooks VP from the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) joined Maino & the Mayor to talk a bit more about the WAMI awards that will take place in Green Bay on May 19th at the Epic Center. The show also discusses with Ron the importance of music and the arts in schools. Ron also announces the 2024 inductees into the WAMI Hall of Fame!
Then, Pat Kreitlow shares his thoughts on how Republican legislators blocked millions for the UW System until they could blackmail diversity programs. Now they’re blocking millions to clean up contaminated drinking water, millions of dollars to address a healthcare crisis in the Chippewa Valley, and now they’re blocking $36 million in opioid settlement money from being used for proven treatment and counseling programs.
After that, the Chad Holmes Show is joined by 7th District Congressional candidate Kyle Kilbourn to discuss his campaign and current events around central and northern Wisconsin.
Rounding out the Spotlight, the John and Gordy show was joined by Lisa Gaumnitz from Save Our Song Birds and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to talk about "Fat Bird Week".
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!
Milwaukee Brewers & Comedy(Hour 2)
Pete is joined by sports guy Mike Clemens. Mike talks about opening day for the Milwaukee Brewers, struggles for the Milwaukee Bucks, and March for Marquette. Civic Media's own Greg Bach joins the show. Greg talks about Co-hosting Matenaer on Air with jane Matenaer, Stand-up, and The Laughing Tap comedy club in Milwaukee.
Nite Lite With Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Mon-Fri from 7-9 PM Statewide. Subscribed to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Each episode streams live to Facebook, YouTube, and on X! 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.
Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba tackles the tough questions like, "What should I binge watch?" and "Where are the most haunted hotels in the state?" Leave the stress of the day behind with entertainment news, comedy and quirky Wisconsin. Pete is a show biz veteran writer, actor, and comedian who will take you from Wisconsin to Hollywood and still have you back in time for bed.
Civic Media Spotlight for March 23rd (Hour 2)
Up first for the second hour of this week's Spotlight, the Todd Allbaugh Show is joined by Pat Kreitlow and Trygve Olson. The three have a good discussion as news breaks during the House hearing surrounding Wisconsin’s senior Senator, Vos flip-flopping and endorsing former President Trump, and Trump’s primary numbers continue to under-perform signaling trouble in November.
Next on the Earl Ingram Show, Earl discusses the mismatching priorities our country shows when you compare the cost of ending hunger to the campaign costs projected for the upcoming Presidential election.
After that, Matenaer On Air is joined by Maggie Daun to breakdown the "Mandate For Leadership: The Conservative Promise", put out by the Heritage Foundation. Maggie dives into the technical language and interpreting it for Jane and Greg, as well as the audience so we can all understand the ramifications of a second Trump administration.
Finally, we round out the hour with a nightcap from Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba for Pete's thoughts on March Madness, sharing how far he thinks Wisconsin and Marquette will go in the tournament. Pete and Producer Konrad shares how their March Madness brackets are doing after day one.
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!
Civic Media Spotlight for March 23rd (Hour 1)
We have a tremendous hour of content from morning shows across the Civic Media network. Up first, Stephanie Krubsack joined Maino & the Mayor this week. Stephanie is in Green Bay right now to do a special protégé project with the Packers, but also travels the world and blogs about her experiences. Her brand, Purevant Livving focuses on health, wellness, the environment and giving back. Purevant is part of the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. She's even eaten part of a tarantula spider! Great life story!
Then on Up North News Radio, Pat discusses the new RNC and how a portion of donations will go to help former President Trump with his legal fees and judgment payments. He opens with a comparison of what would happen if Hunter Biden were to take over the DNC and the uproar over such a situation.
After that, John and Gordy get an update about the current status of the redistricting saga in Wisconsin from the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Nick Ramos. Nick provides a recap of how the state got to where it is now in the process and shares an update on the status of the new legislative maps for the state.
Finally, Susan Feehrer-Laack, Executive Director of Racine Neighborhood Watch joins the Don Rosen Show to talk about their “Take a Taste Out of Crime” fundraiser, Friday night at Roma Lodge, and how our listeners can get involved with Neighborhood watch.
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!
