Trygve Olson
The Psychology Of MAGA with Trygve Olson (Hour 1)
As always on Wednesday, Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project join us to analyze the latest news. As is often the case, the hottest topic of MAGA mouthpieces is illegal immigration. Pat catches us up on the Wisconsin GOP’s efforts to make it illegal for undocumented folks to vote. This is already not legal, and detailed investigations have found all of three individuals that voted illegally in this manner. We’re so glad that our representatives are spending taxpayer dollars on resolving this “rampant” fraud. NOT.
During this discussion, Todd takes a moment to recognize the struggles of Rick Smith, host of The Rick Smith Show. Rick’s wife was recently severely injured in a motorcycle accident, and there is a GoFundMe set up to help the Smith family. If it is within your means, please consider donating.
Afterwards, a caller asks us why so many working-class people are willing to support MAGA and vote against their own interests. From his work abroad fighting autocracy, Trygve Olson has some unique insight on how people buy in to these extreme ideologies.
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Supporting Trump Is Antithetical To Conservatism (Hour 1)
Last night, Todd attended the VIP World Premiere of Just A Bit Outside: The Story of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers. It is truly a fantastic piece of filmmaking and storytelling, and even those who aren’t sports fans or Wisconsinites will find themselves tearing up. It premieres in select Marcus Theaters on Friday. Head to justabitoutsidethemovie.com to get tickets!
After discussing the movie, Todd welcomes Trygve Olson, Senior Advisor at The Lincoln Project, to backtrack and talk about Tuesday night’s presidential debate. Yesterday, Trygve retweeted a clip of Donald Trump’s comments on Ukraine, in which he says that he met with Putin after leaving office. This raises a plethora of questions, both legal and moral. Additionally, Trump refused to say anything in support of Ukraine. Trygve implores conservatives to put on their thinking caps. Do we really want a man who bows down to Russia in the Oval Office?
Todd and Trygve also talk about Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris, finishing off with some thoughts on the Green Bay Packers.
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Battling Latino Voter Suppression In Texas (Hour 1)
A few days ago, Donald Trump and his campaign team used Arlington National Cemetery for a photo op. At Arlington National Cemetery, only cemetery staff are allowed to take photos in many areas, and they cannot be used for political purposes. Now, according to reporting from AP and a statement from Arlington themselves, we can confirm that Trump and his team were warned that this is illegal. In fact, there was an alleged physical altercation between cemetery staff and Trump’s campaign staff. We welcome Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project to discuss Trump’s abuse of these sacred grounds.
After that discussion, we welcome attorney and former State Democratic Party Chair Matt Flynn back to the program. In Texas, State Attorney General Ken Paxton is employing clear voter intimidation and suppression tactics against minorities, including several members of the Latino population. CBS’s Major Garrett interviewed Juan Proaño, the CEO of a Latino voting rights organization from the state. Trygve Olson weighs in on the political ramifications, confirming that this can make a real difference, even in Texas. Matt Flynn provides his legal expertise on the situation.
To finish the hour, Todd, Trygve, and Matt review a new ad from The Lincoln Project depicting a possible future under abortion bans proposed in Project 2025.
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Civic Media Spotlight for August 24th & 25th (Hour 2)
To kick off this hour, the Maggie Daun Show is joined on the ground at the Democratic National Convention by DC Metro Officer Danny Hodges, who shares his experiences as an active duty officer on January 6th, 2021 as insurrectionists attempted to prevent the peaceful transition of power.
Then, the Earl Ingram Show is joined by Richard Trent, Executive Director of the Main Street Alliance, to talk about the importance of small businesses and what the Democratic party is doing to help.
After that, the Todd Allbaugh Show welcomes Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez to the show, to discuss her experience at the Convention, talk about what makes Wisconsin great, and share a fulfilling sense of optimism within the Democratic party.
To finish Spotlight for the week, Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is joined by the Cap Times’ Rob Thomas. Rob and Pete talk about the great summer box office hits, Rob talks Sing Sing, Deadpool and Wolverine, and Rob's favorite summer-time movie.
To learn more about these shows 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 network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!
Sharing Kinzinger’s Patriotism with Todd Allbaugh (Hour 2)
This hour, guest host Trygve Olson welcomes a special guest to The Todd Allbaugh Show: the legendary Todd Allbaugh himself! After clearing out of the DNC, he made the time to appear on his own show to talk with Trygve about the week’s events.
Last night, former Republican representative Adam Kinzinger spoke at the Democratic National Convention before Vice President Harris. His speech may be the most important of the entire convention. Todd and Trygve take the whole speech and break it down for us.
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Building Narratives with Trygve Olson and Reed Galen (Hour 1)
While Todd is busy checking out of the DNC in Chicago, Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project is here to guest host today’s show! Speaking of the DNC, this week has been an optimistic celebration of democracy.
We also welcome Reed Galen, former member of The Lincoln Project and close friend of Trygve’s, to share his thoughts on this historic convention. They both weigh in on MAGA media’s attacks on Gus Walz, the son of Tim Walz.
Reed Galen is now working at The Union, a coalition of experts dedicated to preserving democracy. Head over to JoinTheUnion.us to learn more!
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe 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!
Understanding Political Polarization with Bill McCoshen (Hour 2)
In our second hour, Republican strategist and hockey aficionado Bill McCoshen talks about working across the aisle to get things done. He believes that social media is a major contributor to today’s political hostility. Conversations become too impersonal over the internet, and we fail to see what we have in common with political opponents. Outside of politics, McCoshen is an owner of the Janesville Jets, a local NAHL team! He talks about his passion for hockey and the opportunities he hopes to provide for kids.
At the bottom of the hour, John Nichols of The Nation and The Cap Times returns to the show. He talks about the fascinating developments in political ideology. The Democratic party is experiencing a strong transition as they embrace their base by supporting unions.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe 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 Cannot Get a Goldilocks Complex” (Hour 1)
Happy Hump Day!
Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project joins Todd Allbaugh on the third day of the DNC in Chicago. Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio makes his usual Wednesday appearance to talk about last night’s events. Michelle Obama’s speech was a targeted effort to galvanize and unite Americans, and our trio believes it was enormously successful.
Next up, we are honored to welcome Kelly Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign! She is tremendously excited about the Harris-Walz campaign and what their success could mean for the LGBTQ+ community.
After taking your calls on the DNC and Milwaukee’s Harris Rally, Dr. Kristin Lyerly returns to the show! We check in on her congressional campaign in Wisconsin’s 8th district. If you’d like to contribute to her grassroots campaign, visit kristinforwisconsin.com to learn more!
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe 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!
With The Lieutenant Governor (Hour 1)
Live on location for day two of the DNC, Todd and Trygve Olson recap some of their favorite speeches the night before. They check in with Luke Mathers back at the Madison headquarters for Tuesday Tangents, and later, welcome to the show Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, to discuss her experience at the convention, what makes Wisconsin great, and a fulfilling sense of optimism within the Democratic party.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe 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!
LIVE From the DNC – Building a Narrative (Hour 2)
In today’s second hour, Todd’s co-host Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project spins us a yarn about storytelling. Traditionally, the Democratic party has stuck with talking about policy. The GOP has been the party of building compelling narratives. However, the rise of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz is built on looping Americans into a story of hope and prosperity. Trygve compares this to other campaign strategies past and present.
We also take several of your calls and debunk some misinformation.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe 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!
