As Goes Wisconsin

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has sympathy for the soy bean farmer, because as we all know, he is a soy bean farmer...sorta. Next, Wisconsin faces a lack of funding for FoodShare this week, but don't worry, State Senator Mary Felzkowski has a simple plan: Divert and Blame. You know that when it comes to Audio Sorbet, we here at the show ask the important questions and today is no different, so we want to know -are your kids or grandkids asking you for your VHS tapes? And because we deserve it, let's close out the show with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Itsy Bitsy Spiders Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way!

Welcome to Halloween Week here at TSBAT! The stories will be weirder, they'll be wackier and most definitely spookier. That's the promise here at Matenaer On Air Industries And Topical Cream Laboratories. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. And thanks for listening!

Good morning and welcome to the week. It looks like Southeastern Wisconsin will not get aid from FEMA, but we can always find some boot straps, right? Also, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman is facing some new problems...again. And its Monday, but its been some time, so we're very excited to welcome Matt Randolph aka Mr. Global back to the show and there is a bevy of items to cover including gas prices going up, energy prices not being halved and tax breaks for coal companies. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Matt Randolph

We welcome you to the weekend and say "take a load off" and enoy a finely curated look back at this week's shows! We kick it off with a mass shooting that was prevented in Atlanta and thanks the person's family and the authority, tragedy was averted and Republicans in Madison want more access to guns, as if it were so difficult before. So now that everyone is safe, lets talk about mental health. And with free speech is in a fight for its life, one of the biggest battles is in Muskego. For Audio Sorbet, we'd like to say it's gonna get light, but we're doing DEFCON 1 in the breakfast wars! And then, we're closing things out with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Bear With Me Now Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way!

In the second hour, Dan Shafer is still here and he points out the fact that the financial problems Milwaukee faces, is also a problem for "Non-liberal" cities across the state. For Audio Sorbet, we take a look at the Brewers season that was the Bucks season to come! And because we adore you, we're wrapping it all up with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Take A Breath Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

Science is a crazy thing folks, but when it comes to lifesaving measures to getting air in your lungs, we need to learn more than our mouths. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!

It's Friday and so the weekend, starts here. Prices are falling and things are getting better, so don't pay attention to gas prices or grocery prices or inflation. But in these trying times, one brand is making a comeback, as long as you can afford the beef. And if you can't, don't worry, the president is right on top of that, too. Next, The East Wing of the White House is gone and as a doorway for us regular folks, this speaks volumes as to who is welcome to the people's house. And the federal government is still shut down and GOP lawmakers are now starting to say, it's time to get back to work. Then, we welcome Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer talk about the scandal at The Department of Public Instruction and new information about the Superintendent, as well as very weird week for Dan. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

In the second hour, Madeline Anderson and James Flores are from The Milwaukee Public Museum and they join the show to talk about their Fall programming. From Halloween in The Streets Of Old Milwaukee to events celebrating Native History Month, there is so much going on at the museum. And its Thursday, so we welcome Acme Packing Co. writer Paul Noonan to the show to talk all things Wisconsin sports including The Bucks being undefeated after one game, The Packers and a possible problem(?) and The Badgers, well...we don't need to talk about them or The Brewers. And we're putting a neat bow on this one with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Tossing And Turning Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guests: Paul Noonan, Madeline Anderson, James Flores

We're not saying this is a the basis for a terrible movie, but we need content and a robot bed becoming sentient and turning on its human overlords isn't the worst idea, I mean they've already made a movie about this topic, so this would just be a reboot. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!

Medical Marijuana is back in the news as lawmakers are debating the aspects of a bill pushing for the legalization of the very available item in other states. Folks testified to the matter and made it clear that we're going too slow and need to get them the help they need. Then, lying liars who are lying about, well just about everything, they're lying about the destruction of The East Wing Of The White House. Then, Jim Santelle, host of Amicus: A Law Review is our guest and we're talking about a new interview from 60 Minutes from a former DOJ employee who was fired for doing the right thing and we're blowing up boats, but don't worry, they had "Water Drugs". 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Jim Santelle

In hour 2, Our friend and Civic Media host Dr. Kristin Lyerly is here to act as our "Dr. Oz Whisperer" when it comes to his thoughts on childbirth and we discuss a disturbing new bill coming from the Madison GOP regarding abortion access in Wisconsin. Next, for Audio Sorbet, based on a story of a popular board game turning into a movie, we want to know: what movie(s) should never have been made? And then, we're closing things out with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Bear With Me Now Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

We know this story doesn't fit neatly into the theme and brand of This Shouldn't Be A Thing, but we love it...it's so cute...and it's our show...so tough. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!!

We are currently in the 22nd day of the government shutdown and with premiums about to skyrocket for those on the ACA (including farmers), our very own Senator Ron Johnson doesn't see a problem and has a wonderful solution, as well. Meanwhile, Republicans are having conversations on what to do, because they know this doesn't not bode well for them. Then, we welcome Debra Cronmiller back to the show. She is the Executive Director of The League Of Women Voters - Wisconsin and Deb is talking about a new proposal to create a commission to bring balance to the process of election maps. She also talks about an event their holding to educate people on the rise of authoritarianism in The US. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Debra Cronmiller

In the second hour, we talk about the statement from the president regarding beef, beef production and imports. It has had affects on Wall Street and the farmlands, but it's all part of a plan they'll be putting out...soon. Then, for Audio Sorbet, we're asking you: how do you get chores done? Is it all at once, broken up over a few days or once you take them shoes off, not at all? And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, we have This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Buzz Off Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way!

Iceland is known for many things: beautiful landscapes, natural hot springs and Björk, but there's a new thing in town that's causing a stir, but maybe it will keep the tourists away. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!!

A mass shooting was prevented in Atlanta and thanks the person's family and the authority, tragedy was averted. So now that everyone is safe, lets talk about mental health. Next, Republicans in Madison want more access to guns, as if it were so difficult before. Our friend and Civic Media's very own Pat Kreitlow joins us today to catch up on some very important stories including a resignation that's causing a shakeup in the Wisconsin GOP. And we close out the hour discussing (breathes in deeply) the destruction of a portion of The White House, as well as the order not to talk about the destruction of a portion of The White House. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Remember George Santos? He is the former Congressman from New York who left in disgraced, lied about almost everything having to do with his life and went to prison for fraud. Well, he's out of jail, because the president likes him. Also, we don't have money in this country, unless you're Kristi Noem and Argentina, then you're good. And, do you wanna know if the president went golfing, click here! For Audio Sorbet, we'd like to say it's gonna get light, but we're doing DEFCON 1 in the breakfast wars! And we shall bring this show to a close with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Otterly Tubular Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way!

Another piece of advice for Matenaer On Air Industries and T-Shirt Cannon Research Lab: if a seafaring creature takes your surf board, it's no longer your surf board, it belongs to nature and the sooner you accept this, the better. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!!

This past Saturday saw millions of people take part in the nationwide No Kings Rally with over 80 events in Wisconsin alone, people stood up for democracy in a peaceful and fun atmosphere. We hear from those who were there, including our very own unicorn, Jane Matenaer. Next, Congress Members Gwen Moore (D-4) and Bryan Steil (R-1) appeared on WISN's Upfront to talk about the shutdown (now in it 20th day!) and you'll never believe it, but they disagree on why this is happening. And with free speech is in a fight for its life, one of the biggest battles is in Muskego. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way!

Welcome to the weekend and another trip down memory lane for the past week and we thank you for spending time with us. Will Westmoreland is a farmer from Missouri as well as Executive Director of Back Forty Action and he joins us to talk about what farmers in his state are feeling in the wake of the tariffs. We also talk about a potential bailout and what The ACA and CDC mean for farmers in America. For today's Audio Sorbet, we want to know: Do you pedicure? And it's time for your favorite part of the show - This Shouldn't Be A Thing: Run For The Border, Literally Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way!

The second hour kicks off with Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer and we're talking about a new investigative article from the CapTimes on investigations into teachers, which have been kept from the pubic. Next, boys will be boys, except these are adults and they are racists. For Audio Sorbet, it's time to get to brass tacks: are you going to the No Kings rally? If so, what are you gonna wear and what sign will you carry? And now it's time to end the show and the week strong with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - I Feel The Earth Move Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

Visualize 10 Trillion gallons of water in one specific place that isn't an ocean, well the place you're imagining is doing a number on the Earth and its weight and reworking time as we know it. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!!

New data from The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction shows a decrease in funding to our public schools with an increase for...you guess it - voucher schools. Want to know how much you're spending on the second school system, click here? Are you a former MPS teacher? Wanna make a cool thousand bucks? It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. And starting today, we welcome Civic Media's Political Editor onto the show at an earlier time for 75% MORE DAN SHAFER! That's right, we're recombobulating even more of the news, because there's always so much to talk about, like a new and LONG road project taking place in Milwaukee and the other long and new road project taking place in Milwaukee, as well as a new and not-so-long road project taking place in Milwaukee. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

Members of the GOP (including our very own Ron Johnson) are very concerned about The No Kings Rally this Saturday. And we talk about what to expect at the events, but the bigger problem is if you're against ANTIFA, doesn't that mean you're FOR Fascism? Then, almost all of the Pentagon Press Corps has left the building in protest to new guidelines from the Defense Secretary. Let's lighten things up with some Audio Sorbet and its Thursday, so we're talking all things sports with Journal Sentinel Writer JR Radcliffe! And we shall close out this episode with another installment of This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Frog In My Throat Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Jr Radcliffe

Tradition is tradition and we here at the show respect that, but there is something to be said about when a doctor gives you some simple, very logic advice on what is and isn't, medicine. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. And thanks for listening!!

Mitchell International Airport is in a bit of hot water as they are not playing the newest video from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. We also discuss the continuing shutdown and an inability for the party in power to pay attention to the news, let alone reopen the government. Then, Governor Evers is making an appeal to the Trump Administration to not cut energy funding for the Wisconsin. Then we welcome Civic Media's very Jim Santelle back to the show to talk about the big news coming out of the world of law. The Voting Rights Act is possibly going to be thrown out and Jim discusses the ramifications of this massive decision. Then, a judge asks a really simple question and gets no reply at all. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Jim Santelle

This Saturday there will be another No Kings Rally with events happening around the country and MAGA has opinions from the extreme lie to the extreme ridiculous. Also, Speaker Johnson thinks ICE is fine, but bikes in Portland is terrifying. We hear from you on what it means to love your country and why standing up to the powers that be is patriotic and necessary. For today's Audio Sorbet, we want to know: Do you pedicure? And it was a whirlwind of a show, so we should bring it in strong with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - The Mothman Cometh Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way!

Get yourself ready for the biggest party to come to Point Pleasant, WV since they saw the man himself! Whether its for a good time or conduct "research" we just ask you bring us back a potholder! And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!!

Did you hear the news? Grocery prices are dropping dramatically and we won! still on the rise and folks around the country are feeling the hit. The president is blaming the last guy, but we all have Google. Next, the legislation in Madison is trying to honor Charlie Kirk when some tried to shed light on his actual legacy, which made his fans all mad in their feels. We're very excited to have Civic Media's very own Dr. Kristin Lyerly on the show and today we are talking about new legislation that could help folks with the cost of their healthcare and HHS Secretary Kennedy's new claim that a long held medical and religious practice may cause autism, sorry men. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Will Westmoreland is a farmer from Missouri as well as Executive Director of Back Forty Action and he joins us to talk about what farmers in his state are feeling in the wake of the tariffs. We also talk about a potential bailout and what The ACA and CDC mean for farmers in America. For today's Audio Sorbet Gripe: We want to know if you should get your birthday off from work? We also explore other ideas on birthdays and generational strife. And to close things out, we're giving you a treat; This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Mush Push Edition 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Will Westmoreland

What do you do with a pile of scrapple, a carving knife and an artist heart? Well first, you look up what scrapple is, then you go to town on this Philadelphia breakfast treat... And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!!

Towns in Wisconsin are unhappy with new solar projects in their communities for two reasons: 1. They voiced their opposition and 2. The municipalities were not (and did not have to be) part of the official process, and a bill from Madison Republicans seeks to remedy the issue. Then, we are joined by Civic Media's very own Todd Allbaugh and The US Supreme Court has handed down a decision regarding Alex Jones. We also talk about all them firins' and all them rehirins' by the Trump Administration. Also, SNAP benefits are set to run out next month and we talk about the impact it will have on folks who really need it. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Todd Allbaugh

The Trump Administration has ramped up their efforts to curtail access to voting and one of their targets is those living overseas. This is a huge 180 from this time last year, as the Republicans were embracing all avenues of casting one's ballot. Then, we share some big news regarding The Laughing Tap! Today's Audio Sorbet asks the simple question: When it comes to social media, what brings you joy and how do you share it? And it's time for your favorite part of the show - This Shouldn't Be A Thing: Run For The Border, Literally Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way!

If you live in Denver and you can run for a LONG way for a LONG time and you love Mexican fast causal dining, well do we have the event for you! All you need is good shoes and a strong stomach. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!!

More cuts to federal programs means more funding cuts for Wisconsin and once again - education and the rural folks will take it on the teeth. And please remember why all of this is being done. Then, George Stephanopoulos shows the world how you handle a man who is straight up lying to the people: you take away his lollipop. Then, Civic Media's News Director Chali Pittman joins us as she does every Monday to break down the news we may have missed and today we're talking data centers in Wisconsin. The sites that have been approved versus the sites that have been rejected and just how many there are in the state and throughout the country. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Chali Pittman

Welcome to the weekend, now enjoy a finely curated show containing some of our favorite moments from the week! Randy Manner is a Retired Army Major General and he returns to the show to talk about some of the implications of sending National Guard troops into the streets of America and how we can (and should) stand up to the leadership who insists on disrespecting our Constitution and Democracy. Randy also discusses why calling all the top leaders to one room for one meeting is both dangerous and a waste of taxpayer's dollars. the On Thursdays, we talk sports and today, we have Civic Media's Sports Director Jimmie Kaska here to catch us up on all things Brewers, Bucks and Packers! To close out the show, we give you This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Museum Of What?! Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way!

It's Friday which means time Recombobulate The News with Civic Media's Political Editor, Dan Shafer. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is not running for governor and a too early poll was released with too early information. Also, we spoke about it earlier this week, but Milwaukee is seeking to implement red light cameras on certain streets and we talk about the implementation and efficacy of those cameras. Then, for Audio Sorbet, we ask the BIG questions and today we want to know: What job would you never do? And not to toot our own horn, but this was a great week, so let's close it out strong with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Flying High Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Dan Shafer

Do you live in New York City? Do you love to smoke things that are legal on a state-by-state basis? Do you love birds? Have we got a story for you that's totally real and not made up... And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. And thanks for listening!!

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. The government shutdown is causing problems for many people, but the airline industry is feeling the pressure. With long lines, flights delayed or canceled, people are seeing the results of this inaction in real time, but don't worry Wisconsin's very own ruler of roads and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is here with a great plan and some solid blame. Next, are you waiting for a package from UPS? If it's coming from outside the US, you might be in a pickle. Also, Congressman Derrick Van Orden said absolute nonsense to farmers last week and he's real proud of it. Finally, President Trump wants a Nobel Peace Prize and nothing will stop him - not rules or deadlines or the actual winner. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way!

Randy Manner is a Retired Army Major General and he returns to the show to talk about some of the implications of sending National Guard troops into the streets of America and how we can (and should) stand up to the leadership who insists on disrespecting our Constitution and Democracy. Randy also discusses why calling all the top leaders to one room for one meeting is both dangerous and a waste of taxpayer's dollars. the On Thursdays, we talk sports and today, we have Civic Media's Sports Director Jimmie Kaska here to catch us up on all things Brewers, Bucks and Packers! To close out the show, we give you This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Museum Of What?! Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Randy Manner

A destination for a very specific form of remembrance is closing its doors and all we can say is - hair today, gone tomorrow. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!!

The good people of Caledonia have made their voices heard on a new a controversial topic along the lakefront of Wisconsin. The same can't be said for Port Washington, which is why you need to make your voice heard! If you want more info about alternative sources of powering your home, click here. The city of Milwaukee is considering a new measure to enforce safe driving practices. On Thursdays, we welcome Civic Media's very own Jim Santelle to the show to break down the top stories coming out of the world of law including two cases which could decide the president's power to send troops into cities (that don't ask or need them), as well Stephen Miller going into "Buffering mode" on CNN and the hack comedian that is US Attorney General Pam Bondi. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Jim Santelle

Darin Von Ruden is the President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union and he joins the show once a month to update us on everything going on in the farming world. Today, we're talking tariffs, bail outs and a future that looks dark for our agriculture community, but our Ag Secretary has another "elegant solution". He also tells us how the government shutdown is affecting them and the tough choices his family need to make. For today's Audio Sorbet with offer a side of gripe: why do people send pictures of their injuries and scars? And to round out the show, let's get to This Shouldn't Be Thing - We Left A Note Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Darin Von Ruden

A gas station icon has been returned to its rightful home and we here at the show are breathing a huge sigh of relief, because without celebrities, how would we even know this was a thing? And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!!

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced that he will not run for Governor in 2026, instead focusing on reelection. And a new, very early poll on the Wisconsin Gubernatorial election was release yesterday and the numbers are both telling and baffling. Then, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is doing his very best to run away from The Epstein Files and the simple duty of swearing in a newly elected congress woman and don't worry, her party affiliation has nothing to do with it. Andra Watkins is a New York Times Best Selling Author and creator of For Such A Time As This on Substack. She joins us to talk about her upbringing in the White Christian Nationalist community, how the members of those communities aren't the fringe, they're in the halls of power and why just because your voted for Trump, doesn't mean you're not on the Left. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Andra Watkins

Pam Jahnke isn't just the host of The Midwest Farm Report, she isn't just The Fabulous Farm Babe, she is the only one who is allowed to call Jane "Kiddo". She brings an update on the rise in dairy exports, as well as news on the ongoing soybean crisis in America. We also discuss the important topic of mental health in our farming community and if you need help, click here for more information. For Audio Sorbet, we have a guest: The Genie of Just About Everything, Teri Barr! Today, Teri brings us her Slice of Wisconsin and today we're talking about Rustic Roads in Wisconsin! And on this fantastic day, we end the show as we always do with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Hot And Spicy Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guests: Pam Jahnke, Teri Barr

Times are tough and one of the things we on which we rely, is being taken away, so we understand why some would stoop to such levels to get such a necessary commodity in one life. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!!

Well, here we are again: the very safe elections in Wisconsin (just ask Robin Vos) is being screwed with again, as a judge in Waukesha wants to introduce another unnecessary step in the completely secure process of voting. The Brewers just won game two of the NLDS and if you're going to Game 3 tomorrow, you should ride in style! Greg also reflects on the whiney, sad nature of Chicago Sports writers on Twitter. Our good friend Pat Kreitlow joins us every other Tuesday and today we're talking about gubernatorial candidate and sitting Congressman Tom Tiffany about his new website and his two...ideas? Then, US Senator and concerned guy Ron Johnson is upset he was being investigated because he tried to help overthrow the 2020 election, you know, perfectly good reason to be mad. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Pat Kreitlow

This week is National Banned Books Week and we're talking about a 2024 report tying Wisconsin to this problem and what why some are calling for certain books to be taken away. If you live in or around Waukesha and would like to attend an event on this topic, click here for more information. For today's Audio Sorbet, we want to know: How do you alarm? Clock radio? Your phone? A precise internal clock? Let us know! And now it's time for another installment of This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Can You Dig It Edition. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way!

If you ever find yourself in Hungary in the Fall, you should check out one of the most important contests in its country's history...at least it has been for the past eight years. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. And thanks for listening!!

Congressman Glenn Grothman would like to see the Department of Defense trim a couple hundred thousand employees. Why? He's hearing things from people...people are saying. Next, our soybean markets are falling apart in America, but don't worry, one man inside the Trump White House thinks it's covered and we don't need to panic. Then, Civic Media's News Director Chali Pittman joins us to go over the news we may have missed including ICE actions in Wisconsin, continued deportations during the shutdown and local leaders speaking out on what to do in such a situation. 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 weekday mornings from 9-11 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. It goes a long way! Guest: Chali Pittman