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(00:00) FriYAY News Chat: Olympics & Covid Coverage (11:15) Claire Kiefer Shares Her Take on Fresh Take (18:30) Your Take on What Fresh Take Has Meant (38:00) Neenah Mayor Dean Kaufert on Mike Ellis & Media (54:30) Kelly Radandt, Woodward Radio GM, Exit Interview (65:00) What's Goin' On? Maddie Uhlenbrauck, Fox Cities CVB (73:30) Sound Off on Leadership, Risks & Fighting Factions (86:30) The Takeaway: Gratitude Can Save Our Culture
(00:00) Local News Chat: Appleton Health Officer & Covid Tests (19:00) Your Take on Bias & Partisanship in "The News Media" (40:00) Charles Franklin, Marquette Law School Poll Director (59:30) The Professors on Media Options, Bias, & Consumption (92:30) The Takeaway: Demanding Immediate Satisfaction
(00:00) Local News Chat: Oshkosh Water Tanks & Housing (20:00) Your Take on the Costs & Benefits of Taking Risks (40:00) Dan Davies on Latest Projects & Show Biz Risks (60:00) The Doctors: Dr Ray Georgen on Bariatric Surgery (91:30) The Takeaway: Otherizing Everyone Else
(00:00) Local News Chat: Covid Reports & Packers Pep (20:00) Your Take on When Discrimination is Accepted (40:00) Josh Schoemann, Washington County Executive (59:30) Jessie Opoien, Capitol Reporter, The CapTimes (92:00) The Takeaway: Electing Ineffective Leaders
(00:00) Local News Chat: Studying Violence & Housing (19:00) Your Take on Insider/Outsider Leadership Styles (39:00) Yvette Dunlap on MLK Legacy & Colorblindness (57:30) The Lawyers on Charges, Alford & Civil v Criminal (91:30) The Takeaway: Living With Nothing To Lose
(00:00) FriYAY News Chat: Ice Conditions & Football Talk (20:00) Your Take on Packers Regular Season Success (38:00) Irineo Medina, Artist/Advocate on Public Art Scene (59:00) Leo Kiper Jr from "The Show" Previews Playoffs (69:30) What's Goin' On? Maddie Uhlenbrauck, Fox Cities CVB (77:00) Sound Off on Teachers, RonJohn, Issues & Baldwin (88:30) The Takeaway: The Contradictions Of Decadence
(00:00) Sen Tammy Baldwin on Voting Legislation (19:30) Your Take on Filibuster Reform Proposals (38:30) Rep Mike Gallagher on Jan 6, Voting & Russia (58:00) Tommy Talks Tech: Saving Money & Trends (90:30) The Takeaway: Giving Up On Ourselves
(00:00) Local News Chat: Oshkosh Housing Study & Shelter (19:30) Your Take on Issues That Matter Most Ahead of 2022 (38:00) Tiffany Holtz, Coldwell Banker, on Selling & 2022 Trends (58:00) The Professors: Johnson Reelect, Term Limits & Unions (90:00) The Takeaway: Seeing Value In Superfluous Stuff
(00:00) Local News Chat: Covid Data & Testing Concerns (20:00) Your Take on Chicago Teachers Going On Strike (42:00) Big Idea: Local Control and Local Government (58:30) Mike Ford, Director, Whitburn Center at UW-O (90:00) The Takeaway: Taking Security For Granted
(00:00) Local News Chat: Ice Rescue & Milwaukee Conventions (19:30) Your Take on Sen Ron Johnson Running for Reelection (47:30) Sarah Kons, Hooper Law Office, Moving To A New State (60:00) Steve Jones, Kimberly HS Teacher & Football Coach (92:00) The Takeaway: Decadence Diminishes Our Drive
(00:00) FriYAY News Chat: Lambeau Engagement & Packers Mural (18:30) Your Take on Proposed Words & Phrases to be Banished (39:30) Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford on Developments & Covid (57:30) Delta-8 Laws: Is Marijuana Legal in America Right Now? (71:00) What's Goin' On? Maddie Uhlenbrauck, Fox Cities CVB (77:00) Sound Off on Democracy, January 6 & Glenn Grothman (87:00) The Takeaway: Avoid Acting Out Of Desperation
(00:00) Local News Chat: Oshkosh Parking & Appleton Masks (10:00) Your Take on January 6th One Year After the Riot (30:30) Jeff Nooyen, Outagamie Board Chair, on Partisanship (49:00) Reid Ribble on Jan 6, Democracy & Midterm Elections (81:30) The Takeaway: Filling Your Final Moments
(00:00) Local News Chat: Local Elections & Neenah News (20:00) Your Take on the Size of the Federal Government (40:30) Big Idea: Promoting Ideologically Diverse Parties (58:00) The Professors on Evolution of American Parties (90:00) The Takeaway: Who's With You At The End?
(00:00) Local News Chat: Teacher Assault & Covid Cases (20:00) Your Take on Whether Democracy Is In A Crisis (42:00) Congressman Glenn Grothman on Jan 6 & 2022 (60:00) State Politics: 2021's Top Stories & Gordon Hintz (91:00) The Takeaway: Preparation Starts With Acceptance
(00:00) Local News Chat: Local Candidates & Covid Updates (19:00) Your Take on CDC's Recently Revised Covid Protocols (39:30) Big Idea: America's Institutional Elites Have Failed Us (58:30) Balky from "The Show" on Packers, Badgers & Bucks (92:00) The Takeaway: Contemplations On A Deadline
Lawrence University Professor of History Jerry Podair and Professor of Government Arnie Shober join Josh for a special year-end countdown of the ten greatest Americans of all time. They share their views on what makes each person great, as well as some of the complicating elements of their legacies, and explain how each one helps to define what America is in the 21st century.In this final installment, they reveal their greatest American of all time: Abraham Lincoln. They also share honorable mentions: Eleanor Roosevelt, John Brown, Jackie Robinson, and Cyrus McCormick.
Lawrence University Professor of History Jerry Podair and Professor of Government Arnie Shober join Josh for a special year-end countdown of the ten greatest Americans of all time. They share their views on what makes each person great, as well as some of the complicating elements of their legacies, and explain how each one helps to define what America is in the 21st century.In this third installment, they discuss Henry Ford (four), Thomas Edison (three), and Dr Martin Luther King Jr (two). Tune in Friday for the finale!
Lawrence University Professor of History Jerry Podair and Professor of Government Arnie Shober join Josh for a special year-end countdown of the ten greatest Americans of all time. They share their views on what makes each person great, as well as some of the complicating elements of their legacies, and explain how each one helps to define what America is in the 21st century.In this second installment, they discuss Harriet Beecher Stowe (seven), Chief Justice John Marshall (six), and George Washington (five). Stay tuned all week for the full countdown!
Lawrence University Professor of History Jerry Podair and Professor of Government Arnie Shober join Josh for a special year-end countdown of the ten greatest Americans of all time. They share their views on what makes each person great, as well as some of the complicating elements of their legacies, and explain how each one helps to define what America is in the 21st century.In this first installment, they discuss Teddy Roosevelt (ten), Bill Gates (nine), and William Randolph Hearst (eight). Stay tuned all week for the full countdown!
(00:00) Local News Chat: Wintery Weather & Mask Debate (18:30) Your Take on Returning Unwanted Holiday Gifts (36:30) Appleton Police Chief Thomas on Crime Trends (54:30) Tommy Talks Tech: Recap 2021 Top Tech Stories (87:30) The Takeaway: Cultivating A More Thoughtful Mind
(00:00) Local News Chat: County Board & Santa's Helpers (18:30) Your Take on Your Favorite Christmas Movies (37:30) Prof Podair on History of "It's a Wonderful Life" (55:00) The Doctors on HIV/AIDS & Omicron Variant (85:00) The Takeaway: Starting A New Chapter
(00:00) Local News Chat: School Safety & Omicron Advice (19:00) Your Take on Winning a Modest Lottery Jackpot (37:30) Josh Schoemann, Washington County Executive (57:00) Jessie Opoien, Capitol Reporter, CapTimes (91:00) The Takeaway: Lessons Learned On The Air
(00:00) Local News Chat: Voting Reform & Job Creation (18:30) Your Take on Searches for New Superintendents (37:00) Nonprofit Leadership Org's Board Connect Event(54:30) The Lawyers on Vaccine Mandates & Copyrights (85:30) The Takeaway: Thinking About Our Own Story
(00:00) FriYAY News Chat: Mugs for Rugs & Struggling Family (18:30) Your Take on Progress Made on Holiday Gift Shopping (36:30) John Weyenberg, CEO, Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity (56:00) Dr Brent Buss, author, "The Monsters Inside of Me" (67:00) What's Goin' On? Amy Albright, Oshkosh CVB (74:00) Sound Off on Law Enforcement, Food Trucks & More (85:00) The Takeaway: Facing Consequences For Our Choices
(00:00) Local News Chat: Preble Threats & Food Trucks (18:45) Your Take on AG Kaul Refusing to Enforce Laws (37:30) State Sen Kathy Bernier on Election Investigations (56:00) Tom Kamenick, WI Transparency Project (87:30) The Takeaway: Facing Our Fears Of Failure
(00:00) Local News Chat: Warming Shelter & County Jobs (18:30) Your Take on One-Time Bonuses for Teachers (37:30) Kris Belanger on the Emergency Blood Supply (54:30) The Professors on Democracy, Russia & BBB (85:30) The Takeaway: Give Yourself Time To Succeed
(00:00) Local News Chat: School Threats & Teacher Bonuses (18:00) Your Take on Ruling the Gov Can Exclude Some Press (39:20) Jason Stein & Ari Brown, Researchers, WI Policy Forum (56:45) Mike Waters & Manny Vasquez on the Local Economy (85:05) The Takeaway: Use Your Limited Resources Wisely
(00:00) Local News Chat: Prison Staffing & Packers/Bears (18:30) Your Take on Lawmakers Breaking Legislative Rules (36:30) Tiffany Holtz, Coldwell Banker, Holiday Home Selling (55:00) Mike Ford, UWO's Whitburn Center on Governance (87:30) The Takeaway: Choosing To Act Against The Odds
(00:00) FriYAY News Chat: Holiday Cheer & Transplant Update (18:00) Your Take on Lopsided Outcomes in Amateur Sports (39:00) Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford w City Hall Updates(55:30) Kristal Knudson, Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign (66:00) What's Goin' On? Maddie Uhlenbrauck, Fox Cities CVB (73:00) Sound Off on Pot Laws, Bob Dole & Just Sentencing (82:00) The Takeaway: Balancing Our Ambition For Influence
(00:00) Local News Chat: Health Workers & Herd Immunity (18:30) Your Take on Effects of Disruptive Political Protests (39:30) Tom Perry, Ex Dir, Winnebago Area Literacy Council(59:00) Tommy Talks Tech: Apple Repairs, iLife & Gift Ideas (90:00) The Takeaway: Long Odds Shouldn't Stop Us
(00:00) Local News Chat: School Stress & Oshkosh Clerk (18:00) Your Take on Requiring Nonprofit Donor Names (37:00) Dr Jennifer Frank, ThedaCare, on Covid Omicron (54:00) Pillars Inc on Homelessness & Unemployment (85:00) The Takeaway: Life Is Statistically Improbable
(00:00) Local News Chat: GB Gun Violence & Task Force (19:00) Your Take on Who Should Run Wisconsin Elections (39:30) Judge Greg Gill on Wisconsin's Bail/Bond System (58:00) The Lawyers on Bail, Ignition Locks & Gun Liability (89:30) The Takeaway: Influencing Life At The Margins
(00:00) FriYAY News Chat: DePere Lights & Overdose Risks (19:00) Your Take on Packers Season Going Into Their Bye (39:00) Eric Balkman, "The Show," on Packers & Bucks (57:00) Dean Hunt, YMCA Christmas Tree Sale Manager (69:00) What's Goin' On? Maddie Uhlenbrauck, Fox Cities CVB (76:00) Sound Off on Unemployment, Gas Pumps & More (87:00) The Takeaway: Giving Our All To Make A Change
(00:00) Local News Chat: "See Ya Later" Carol Patrizi (18:30) Your Take on Kwik Trip Requiring Pre-Payment (38:00) Kami Lynch, Appleton City Clerk on Local Elections (57:00) Meagan Wolfe, WI Elections Commission Admin (88:00) The Takeaway: Giving What Matters Most
(00:00) Local News Chat: Oshkosh Park Costs & Elections (18:30) Your Take on Elite Panic Over Omicron Variant (40:00) Gordon Javna, "Uncle John's Bathroom Reader" (56:00) Professor Podair on Standing Down & Red Scare (87:00) The Takeaway: Your Choice Of Gift Says Something
(00:00) Local News Chat: Appleton Schools & Unemployment (18:30) Your Take on Online Shopping on this Cyber Monday (38:30) Paul Ferron, LibertyID on Threats to Personal Data (56:00) Mike Ford, Director, UW-Oshkosh's Whitburn Center (84:30) The Takeaway: When And Why Do We Give?
(00:00) Local News Chat: Oshkosh Shelter & County Budget (18:30) Your Take on Requiring Ignition Interlocks Devices (38:00) Tiffany Holtz on Buying & Selling During the Holidays (54:30) Open Line to Share Who/What You're Grateful For (85:00) The Takeaway: Feeling Grateful Improves Our Lives
(00:00) Local News Chat: Parade Prep & Library Cost (18:20) Your Take on Feeling Safe at Tonight's Parade (37:00) Congressman Glenn Grothman (55:00) Jessie Opoien, Capitol Reporter, CapTimes (85:30) The Takeaway: Take Time To Show Your Thanks
(00:00) Local News Chat: Waukesha Parade & Kohls Robbery (18:00) Your Take on Reactions to Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict (37:30) Prof Podair Talks JFK Assassination & Conspiracies (55:00) The Lawyers React to Rittenhouse Verdict & "Rust" (86:00) The Takeaway: How Do You Show Your Gratitude?
(00:00) FriYAY News Chat: Oshkosh Shelter & Mayor Kaufert (18:30) Your Take on Signature Side Dishes for Thanksgiving (39:00) Jennifer Stephany, Appleton Downtown Holiday Stuff (56:30) Karl Held, Outagamie County CERT Needs New Truck (69:30) What's Goin' On? Maddie Uhlenbrauck, Fox Cities CVB (76:00) Sound Off on Quitting, Socialism & Health Warnings (85:00) The Takeaway: The Danger Of Majoritarian Mobs
(00:00) Local News Chat: GC Assessments & Kenosha Judge (18:00) Your Take on Effort to Standardize Possession Fines (37:30) Charles Franklin on Latest Marquette Law Poll Results (57:00) Adam Sutter, Junior Achievement on Entrepreneurship (87:30) The Takeaway: Echo Chambers Don't Make Majorities
(00:00) Local News Chat: Oshkosh Housing & Holiday Lights (18:40) Your Take on Proposed Action to Fix Climate Change (38:25) Neenah Mayor Dean Kaufert on Decision Not To Run (54:20) The Professors on Vax Mandate, Airwaves & Jonestown (85:20) The Takeaway: Multiple Ways To Make A Majority
(00:00) Local News Chat: Rescue Boxes & Covid Holidays (18:00) Your Take on Green Bay Packers Latest Stock Sale (39:00) Heidi Schmidt, Little Chute Schools Administrator (55:00) Marty Finkler, LU Econ Prof, on Inflation Problems (86:00) The Takeaway: Whose Opinion Gets To Count?
(00:00) Local News Chat: Rittenhouse & Boelter Cases (19:30) Your Take on Record-Setting Worker Quit-Rate (39:00) Comedian Christopher Titus Coming to Oshkosh (56:30) Whitburn Center Director on Good Governance (87:00) The Takeaway: Downsides of Majoritarianism
(00:00) FriYAY News Chat: Veteran Remembrance & Recovery (18:30) Your Take on When It's Best to Hang Holiday Decor (37:00) Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford on Budget & Hiring (55:30) Dylan Postl Presents "An Evening With Hornswoggle" (67:30) What's Goin' On? Maddie Uhlenbrauck, Fox Cities CVB (75:00) Sound Off on Aaron Rodgers, Trial Coverage & Math (86:00) The Takeaway: Influencing The System Isn't Easy
(00:00) Local News Chat: Open Meetings & Homeless Teens (19:00) Your Take on What Is Worth Fighting For in America (43:30) Sarah Kons, Hooper Law Office, on Veterans Benefits (56:30) Prof Art Cyr, Carthage College, Reflects on Veterans Day (87:00) The Takeaway: How Do You Define A Win?
(00:00) Local News Chat: Fiber Internet & Oshkosh Masks (11:00) Sen Andre Jacque on Covid Recovery & Legislation (18:30) Your Take on Highlighting Indigenous Contributions (38:30) Ann Jacobs, Chair, WI Elections Commission (55:30) Tommy Talks Tech: Electric Vehicle Overview (86:15) The Takeaway: Not All Voices Are Equal
(00:00) Local News Chat: Kid Vaccines & School Policies (18:30) Your Take on Obsessive Coverage of "True Crime" (39:40) Rethinking Absolute Power w author Kara Cooney (57:30) State Politics Potpourri: Race, Abortion & Elections (87:00) The Takeaway: What Will You Do To Get It?
(00:00) Local News Chat: Oshkosh Parking & WI Courts (19:00) Your Take on Value of Celebrity Endorsements (39:30) Chris VanderHeyden, Menasha Superintendent (55:00) The Lawyers on Vaccine Mandate & Civil Rights (87:30) The Takeaway: How Badly Do You Want It?
(00:00) FriYAY News Chat: LaundryLove & Smart Girls Rock! (19:30) Your Take on Benefits to Ending Daylight Saving Time (37:00) Meagan Wolfe, WI Elections Commission Administrator (56:00) Amy Albright, Oshkosh CVB on Bringing Events Back (68:30) What's Goin' On? Amy Albright, Oshkosh CVB (74:00) Sound Off on Policing, Circus Animals & Aaron Rodgers (88:00) The Takeaway: What's Popular Isn't Always Right
(00:00) Local News Chat: WC Exec Staff & Rodgers Drama (18:40) Your Take on When It's Time to Revise Covid Policies (37:30) Charles Franklin, Director, Marquette Law School Poll (57:20) State Sen Roger Roth on Election Reviews & More (88:35) The Takeaway: Imperfect Measurements Of Popularity