For the first half of this hour, we bring you the remarks of President Joe Biden live from Superior, Wisconsin. He speaks on making investments in America, from building infrastructure to reducing prescription drug prices. Civic Media News Director Terry Bell provides some analysis with Todd to wrap up discussion on the Blatnik Bridge.

You’ve heard her on As Goes Wisconsin and now Matenaer On Air, but how well do you really know Jane Matenaer? A seasoned broadcast professional and Waukesha radio stalwart, Jane walks us through her journey from broadcast student to talk show host. Starting her career in a time when media was even more dominated by men, she has pushed to amplify women’s voices, including her own. She shares Todd’s passion for being yourself on the radio, and it shows in her excellent work. 

Tune in to Matenaer On Air across the Civic Media radio network from 10 to noon on weekdays. Visit civicmedia.us/shows/matenaer-on-air to listen to Jane’s show as a podcast, and follow her on Twitter/X @JaneMatenaer! 

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribed to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! 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. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

Somewhere out on the western prairies, Dr. Kristin Lyerly does more than fill in for other doctors or vacant positions in rural areas, she also gets involved in each community. Sometimes that leads to difficult conversations about health care, values, privacy, and politics. She recounts one recent example for us.

UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribed to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! 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. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!

Speaker Mike Johnson has struck a deal on the federal budget with Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. This surprisingly pragmatic move will keep government agencies open without further continuing resolutions. However, this begs the question: why is Mike Johnson allowed to make deals? When Kevin McCarthy attempted to approve a nearly identical budget, he lost his position as Speaker of the House. Todd takes your calls on this quandary, also asking what you would prioritize if you could write the federal budget. 

Also, Civic Media News Director Terry Bell updates us on the results of a bet between Todd, Luke, and himself.

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribed to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! 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. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

We begin the hour with a visit from Jorge Reyna, Civic Media’s Vice President of Marketing and the host of Mad Unity to talk about Christmas traditions in his home country of Guatemala. Civic Media News Director Terry Bell also joins in to share what his family gets up to. While practices vary around the world, a few things remain constant: a focus on spending time with family and enjoying delicious food. 

Aaron provides three options of accessible games to play with your family this holiday season! Exploding Kittens, Rack-O, and Ticket To Ride are all easy-to-grasp games for all ages to enjoy. Check out Aaron’s Board Game of the Week list here to look at past entries. 

To round out this holiday show, we let Linus tell Charlie Brown what Christmas is all about. 

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribed to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! 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. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

President Joe Biden was in Milwaukee on December 20th to promote his administration's investments into infrastructure and small business growth. Civic Media was on location for the President's remarks, and coverage was anchored by News Director Terry Bell and talk show host Earl Ingram.

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Today, President Biden is scheduled to speak on Bidenomics at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce in Milwaukee. Earl Ingram of The Earl Ingram Show joins Civic Media News Director Terry Bell on the scene to provide commentary. As always on a Wednesday, we are also joined by Trygve Olson, Senior Advisor to The Lincoln Project. He and Todd discuss the future of Biden’s campaign, noting that this is far from his last visit, as Wisconsin continues to be the center of the political universe. 

After breaking away to bring you President Biden’s remarks (which you can listen to here), Todd asks for your opinions. Biden touts job creation and economic growth, but what do you experience? We take several calls and gather varied opinions from across the whole state. 

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribed to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! 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. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

Tonight in Tampa, Florida, the Badgers Women’s Volleyball team plays in the final four. We bring Civic Media News Director Terry Bell and Badgers play-by-play commentator Jon Arias to celebrate this momentous occasion. Terry is not just a volleyball aficionado and season ticket holder, but an official NCAA line judge, and he helps those of us who are less familiar with volleyball understand what to watch for. 

Follow Jon Arias @JonAriasRadio on X for more information!

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribed to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! 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. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

Its Frank Sinatra's birthday! Pete shares his favorite Sinatra song with some tunes. Terry Bell, Civic Media New Director joins in to talk about his other job as a line judge in volleyball! Terry shares some of the films he's been watching in the past months. Richard Reihle, Wisconsin's own actor with credits in over 400 films like "Office Space", joins to talk about show biz and past times with Pete.

Gov. Tony Evers provided a reprieve to childcare providers and parents by temporarily saving the Child Care Counts program, but only the Legislature can fund it to a sustainable level. We’ll talk to our friends from Motherhood for Good as well as state Sen. Kelda Roys. Plus Civic Media News Director Terry Bell has 3 Things You Should Know to start the week.

There’s a misconception out there that controversial books are in our school libraries and classrooms because of a lack of oversight. In fact, educators take great care to select age-appropriate material for classes and recreational reading. We’ll talk to an educator about the process and safeguards.