Matt Rothschild
Searching, searching for a backbone… Nothing.(Hour 1)
Matt Rothschild cohosts today. This hour, we're covering current FBI Director Christopher Wray's announcement that he plans to step down from the position in January before Trump takes office. Wray's announcement is the latest act of obedience in advance, in direct contrast to Timothy Snyder's urging to resist fascism. If he had an iota of backbone, Wray could have held his position- which lasts 10 years to keep the FBI independent from overt politics- instead of resigning so Trump can install Kash Patel.
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Birdwatching With Matt And Matt (Hour 2)
To help kick off today's second hour, guest host Matt Rothschild is joined by State Senator-elect Jodi Habush Sinykin! She speaks on the effectiveness of going door-to-door in today's modern world. She also relives her bittersweet emotions from election night between her own win and Harris's loss.
After a brief discussion on the cowardice of shows like Morning Joe, Matt welcomes another Matt to talk about some lighter topics. Matt Reetz, Executive Director of the Southwestern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, brings us into the weekend! Matt and Matt discuss how they discovered the joys of birdwatching and what kinds of work the SWBA does. If you're interested in learning about birds and helping out, there are a ton of citizen science opportunities in our state! Visit swibirds.org to learn more.
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On Blanket Pardons and Act 10 (Hour 1)
Dom has the day off, so our favorite birdwatcher Matt Rothschild is in the guest host chair! After President Biden pardoned his son Hunter, Americans are wondering whether he will issue mass pardons to potential targets of the incoming Trump administration. Matt takes your calls on whether you think it's a good idea.
At the bottom of the hour, Matt is joined by Jeff Mandell, President and General Counsel of Law Forward. Law Forward is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to protecting democracy in our state, and they have been instrumental in getting fairer maps. Most recently, they helped lead the push to throw out Act 10. Jeff explains the alleged goals of Act 10, detailing why its language is illogical and betrays the bill's partisan motives. Instead of a clear delineation between "general" and "public safety" workers, Act 10 contains arbitrary definitions that line up with Scott Walker's supporters at the time it was passed. Matt also asks Jeff about Law Forward's other accomplishments over the last several years.
Join Dom Salvia every afternoon from 4-6pm for news (some), humor (more), and great conversation (always)! Listen throughout the state of Wisconsin on the Civic Media network and worldwide on the Civic Media app. Call or text to join the fun at 855-752-4842.
Health Care, it can get heated (Hour 2)
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments on the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that bans all gender-affirming medication and procedures for transgender minors. As a note, cisgender minors can still access gender affirming care. This disparity led the ACLU to file their lawsuit against Tennessee, which has now escalated to our highest court. Chase Strangio, one of the lawyers representing three Tennessee families who have struggled under the repressive law- himself transgender- issued an op-ed on the matter that we recommend for a read.
In other news today, the CEO of United Healthcare was murdered. With details hazy, there's too much room for speculation.
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On Demons and Promotions(Hour 1)
Matt Rothschild cohosts for the day. First up, checking in on President-elect Trump's cabinet and senior leadership picks. As pressure mounts on Pete Hegseth for sexual and drunken misconduct and mismanagement of two veterans' affairs organizations, his nomination for Secretary of Defense sways. Pete came to his own defense in a Wall Street Journal editorial, while it seems Trump is now considering another Florida man for the position.
Then we turn our attention to the Democratic National Committee. Wisconsin Dems Chair, Ben Wikler, announced this week his intent to seek the top leadership spot with the DNC. Dom, Matt, and Jess all think he'd be swell, though we'd miss him in Wisconsin.
Join Dom Salvia every afternoon from 4-6pm for news (some), humor (more), and great conversation (always)! Listen throughout the state of Wisconsin on the Civic Media network and worldwide on the Civic Media app. Call or text to join the fun at 855-752-4842.
Messaging and Communities (Hour 2)
Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang, Executive Director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC), guest co-host. Joel Rogers- Noam Chomsky Professor of Law, Public Affairs, and Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison- joins Matt and Angela to talk about what went wrong in the 2024 general election. Then Kriz Tazelaar, media and public relations manager for
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, joins to talk about food needs in our state.
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So much to be thankful for (Hour 1)
Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang, Executive Director of BLOC, guest co-host. This past week, Angela celebrated 7 years since she founded BLOC- Black Leaders Organizing for Communities. BLOC is headquartered in Milwaukee and works to build community throughout the state. In the second half hour, Representative-elect Christian Phelps joins Matt and Angela to talk about positive outcomes from the 2024 election. Phelps won the 93rd Assembly seat, flipping it blue under new fairer maps. He shares his winning strategy: be genuine and stick to your values!
As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way!
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Bridging Divides and Defending Democracy (Hour 2)
Guest hosts Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang dive into a dynamic conversation with former Wisconsin Governor Scott McCallum about the new bipartisan Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust. McCallum emphasizes the importance of democracy's institutions, aiming for transparent and secure elections amidst rising political tensions. They also discuss the dangers of hyper-partisanship and the need for a civic dialogue that transcends political divides.
Steve Bauer, vice chair of the Jefferson County Democrats, shares insights on deep canvassing, a grassroots strategy focused on empathetic voter engagement. Along with reflections on the impact of economic concerns and voter turnout in the recent elections.
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Battling Trumpism: Uniting Against the Storm (Hour 1)
How Racism Infects Wisconsin Politics
Host Matt Rothschild talks with Earl Ingram of “The Earl Ingram Show” and Angela Lang of BLOC (Black Leaders Organizing for Communities) about the insidious role that racism plays in our politics, both here in Wisconsin and nationally.
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