Greg Bach
Define the “economy is doing well” (Hour 1)
How do you think the economy is doing? What has to be happening in the economy for you to be happy with it? The leading indicators economists use to measure the economy all say that we are going ok, but yet only 18% of Americans would agree with that sentiment.
More people are skipping healthcare (Hour 1)
Have you skipped any healthcare because of cost? The share of Americans who skipped medical treatment last year because of costs rose substantially, according to a Federal Reserve survey out yesterday, “Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022. We talk about the times we have done the same. Then we reflect on what gun laws […]
The past and future of conversation funding in Wisconsin (Hour 2)
Jason Stein from Wisconsin Policy Forum joins to discuss funding for Wisconsin’s natural resources. Then we talk to Laura Packard from Courage for America – an accountability campaign speaking out against MAGA extremists’ agenda. She is fresh off of their nationwide “Back Off Our Benefits” bus tour including a stop in La Crosse on April […]
Does Mustard go in the fridge or pantry? (Hour 3)
What squabbles do you have in your household over which items go in the pantry versus the fridge? We break down some of the common misconceptions of what goes where. Then author, Jim Bastian, joins to discuss his two books, Wisconsin Logging Camp, 1921, and its sequel, Willa’s Pursuit.
Election Discussion Continued (Hour 2)
We spend more time talking about the election but discuss more of what the down ballot races mean and how those referenda passed so easily. W
Unapologetically Happy about Justice Janet Elect(Hour 1)
Kristin, Jane Greg Bach and Joe Zepecki spend the hour debriefing last nights election results and ask “is this the beginning of the last chapter of Wisconsin’s democracy desert era? g
AJ Grill: I’ll Quit When I’m 30 (Hour 3)
Milwaukee comedian, AJ Grill, joins to talk with Greg, Kristin and Jane to talk about his new special: I’ll Quit When I’m 30. Then we discuss, are people who are mean just being honest? Can you be honest without being mean?
Public History Project and Joe Rogan’s Anti Woke Comedy Club(Hour 3)
Kacie Lucchini Butcher joins to talk about UW Madison’s Public History Project. You’re never too old to procreate… but only if you’re a 93 year old tortoise. Joe Rogan opened a comedy club in Austin. It does not seem fun.
Judge Janet Protasiewicz Reaction to Yesterday’s Debate(Hour 2)
Judge Janet joins us at the top of the hour and gives her honest reaction to yesterday’s debate along with reflections on how the campaign cycle has been thus far. Then Greg, Kristin and Jane opine on the newly coined term, “doomerism”.
Is it ethical to have two full time remote jobs? (Hour 2)
The first half hour we talk about the impact good journalism can have, specifically in the case of the New York Times piece on migrant child labor and how quickly the Biden admin jumped into action. Then we have a discussion about work trends. More and more people are opting for part time work while […]
