Matt Rothschild
How do we want to be? (Hour 1)
Matt Rothschild joins Dom for both hours today. He starts off sharing his history with Wisconsin politics, starting with his time at The Progressive and The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Matt and Dom talk about how Wisconsin’s new legislative maps will help bring balance. Matt and Dom review the lie popularized and spread that Haitian immigrants […]
There’s no comparison, but let’s contrast these two (Hour 2)
Matt Rothschild joins Dom to chop up the debate. And wow is there a lot to chop. We start the hour by addressing one of the most shocking 3 minutes of the debate as Trump refused to share *any* regrets about his actions on January 6th, 2021. Then we compare the two candidate’s responses to […]
Wow that debate was a rush! (Hour 1)
Y’all, that debate was fun to watch at times. Horribly infuriating and devastating at times- and so, so gratifying at others. We check in with Maggie Daun, Harvey Kaye, Matt Rothschild, and a whole host of friends on the phone about their reflections on the debate. We all saw a hell of a show from […]
Labor and the environment- y’know, easy topics (Hour 2)
Matt Rothschild continues hosting in Maggie’s stead, joined by Angela Lang. They pick up the conversation begun by Maggie with Kaitlyn Henderson on the best and worst states in which to work. Beyond ensuring that laborers are fairly compensated for their work, we’re concerned with safety and wellness in the rest of our lives. The […]
“We the People” means all of us (Hour 1)
Matt Rothschild in the host seat today for Maggie. Joining Matt is Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC) and current vice president of the board for ACLU Wisconsin. She and Matt address pressing needs facing our democracy, such as increasing voter access. A staggering percentage of our population cannot fulfill […]
Talking the talk, walking the walk, doing the work.(Hour 2)
Matt Rothschild guest hosts for Maggie today as she recovers from the DNC. For four days, we’ve been reveling in the excitement for the newly formed Democratic Presidential ticket. That enthusiasm is due. AND, now it’s time to focus on the down-ballot. In that spirit, two down-ballot candidates join us this hour. Christian Phelps, Democratic […]
The party was fun, now let’s get to work (Hour 1)
The 2024 Democratic National Convention is over. Now, it’s time to get to work. Maggie’s taking a day to rest, Matt Rothschild leads the show today. After some reflections on highlights from the DNC and the exhilaration of the Presidential race, we shift our focus to the down-ballot. Tara Johnson, Democratic candidate to represent Wisconsin’s […]
The Joy of a Statistical Tie (Hour 1)
Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang guest host, enjoying what Jon Stewart called “The Joy of a Statistical Tie” as VP Kamala Harris tightens the race. Trump had some weird things to say about Jewish people as well as possibly not having to vote in 4 years. SongsBeyonce – FreedomGorillaz – DAREBoz Skaggs – LowdownBooker T […]
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 […]
Compassion- it’s a better platform than hate. (Hour 2)
Guest host Matt Rothschild is guiding the ship today, continuing the conversation on the RNC and evaluating the question of Biden’s 2024 candidacy. Abby Swetz, executive director of Fair Wisconsin, advocating for an inclusive and equitable Wisconsin. Abby is here to push back against the anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and policy put forth by the Republican party […]
