Matt Rothschild
“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 […]
Just because it’s traditional doesn’t mean it’s right (Hour 1)
After a looong week, thank goodness it’s Friday. Matt Rothschild is guest hosting for Maggie. He opens the show up to the audience to weigh in: is it time for Biden to pass the torch? Callers weigh in on this and on the political events of this past week with the attempted assassination of Trump […]
RNC 2024 Day 4 Wrap-up
Terry Bell and Todd Allbaugh are joined by special guests Matt Rothschild and Scott Klug to discuss the latest rumors about whether President Biden will withdraw from the race and what to expect from former President Trump’s acceptance speech later tonight.
RNC 2024 Day 1 Round-up
Terry Bell and Todd Allbaugh summarize the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention. Dale Schulz, former Wisconsin State Senator, and Matt Rothschild, former Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, join for a discussion about the day’s events and the selection of Ohio Senator JD Vance for running mate.
Pod Save Democracy (Hour 2)
Matthew Rothschild has retired from the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, but he’s still busy—right here at Civic Media. We’ll tell you about his new project. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out […]
