Podcasts about civic media

In our second hour, we welcome Journalist Miranda Dunlap from Wisconsin Watch to the show. She wrote an article about Brown County and their struggle to hire 911 dispatchers. And for Audio Sorbet, we have a side order of gripe, as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce their engagement. And while it makes sense to cancel class in order to process, what we can't get behind is anything Charlie Kirk has to say on the matter or anything has to say, ever. And now it's time for everyone's favorite, This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Window Or Aisle 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: Miranda Dunlap

Get those kids ready for the bus and get ready to go back to the polls, because it looks like some municipalities might have to vote to fund their schools, again. And we want to know one thing: When will Madison step up and actually help? Then, Emily Tseffos is the Chair for the Democratic Party of Outagamie County and she wrote a new article in The Recombobulation Area concerning the fallout from the 2024 Presidential Election and the perception of Democrats. 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: Emily Tseffos

Today as Dr. Tim Slekar has come down with the sniffles, Dr. Johnny Lupinacci and some producer talk about an interesting article they found online. High school chemistry teacher Marcie Samayoa is having her students put away their laptops and start working with pencil and paper again like it's the 1400s. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? How can educators decide what technologies they should integrate into their classrooms? And most importantly of all, how do we decide when and where tech adds to education rather than detracting from it? Let's get to the bottom of this on today's BustED Pencils! BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Jakob

Well it's that time of year again: Jane is on vacation and Greg is sitting in the big chair while she vacates and the show is packed! Kicking things off with an update on a lawsuit involving three guys who wanted to overturn the 2020 election results in Wisconsin! Then, get ready for the trickle down, because the rich are getting SUPER richer, because it's coming out of your pockets! Then Pat Kreitlow stops by to talk about the latest effort from The Felon President to hold onto power, how the plan plays out and why this is simply creating "the new norm" for future elections. 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

The road to the next year's election has begun with a few people declaring their candidacy for Governor, but there is another job on that ballot; Lieutenant Governor and last week, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski became the first person to officially announce her bid for the seat. She joins us to talk about why she's running, what she brings to the table and how a life in public service wasn't originally the plan. Next, for Audio Sorbet, we want to know what summer vacations you took this season. And finally, it's that time again, time for This Shouldn't Be A Thing - 30 Minutes Or Less 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: Sarah Godlewski

Welcome to Monday! Things get started with the "New plan" from The Felon President about FEMA, what the states need to do to "step up" and what some inside the agency are trying to tell the administration. Next; a $4 billion project in Rhode Island that is 80% completed is being stopped, because this isn't dominating energy enough....I guess? Then, we welcome Civic Media News Director Chali Pittman because it's Monday and she catches us up on all the news we may have missed over the weekend, including getting to know the JCRAR and the wild wild west that is THC in Wisconsin. 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

Joe Peterangelo is the Research Director for The Wisconsin Policy Forum and he is here to talk about how Wisconsin apprenticeship programs seeing record participation. If you'd like to find out more, click here. For today's Audio Sorbet, things are about to get heated, because it's time for another installment of Food Takes: Crackers. How do you both end a show and start the week on the right note? Indeed, This Shouldn't Be A Thing - This Blows 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: Joe Peterangelo

Ryan Walters is the superintendent of public schools in Oklahoma. Ryan is worried that there are too many people from New York and Los Angeles who are itching to move to Oklahoma and start spreading WOKE. In order to combat this, Ryan has mandated that teachers applying for jobs in Oklahoma from New York and California will now have to take a special test to make sure that they aren't liberals. That's how you create diversity of thought. This is dumb. BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

In today's world, we live for the weekend, and we're here, so we have a great best of show for you. Kate Reilly is the President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations and she is joining us to talk about the closure of the Corporation For Public Broadcasting. We also talk about how the cuts put emergency services in jeopardy in Wisconsin and abroad. For Audio Sorbet, we really want to know: what is your self care routine? The news is crazy and it can leave you in a place of stress and anxiety, but we hope you are looking after you. And to close out this great show, we have This Shouldn't Be A Thing - All Aboard 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!

Today on BustED Pencils Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci welcome journalist Jeffrey Young onto the show! Jeffrey has long covered the intersection between technology and education, but he's finally taking a great leap forward into the future by starting his own podcast about AI and education. That's why Tim asked him to be here today and be his new best friend (Tim loves A.I.). Why did Jeff get into this line of work? What's so fascinating about technology in the first place? And why should YOU check out his new podcast HERE?! You'll find out on today's episode of BustED Pencils as Tim makes a new A.I. friend! Check out Jeff's new podcast Learning Curve. BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Jeffrey Young

Geoff Kabaservice joins the program to talk about the historical parallels between today's politics and some of history's more notorious authoritarian leaders. They discuss the redistricting “Civil War” going on, and what Ronald Reagan would say about today's Republican Party. Mark then shares a story about the death of Dr. James Dobson and how his legacy was one of pain and discrimination. Rational Revolution with Mark Becker is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 2 across the network. 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 and X to keep up with Rational Revolution with Mark Becker. Guest: Geoff Kabaservice

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. FEMA is still in Wisconsin for their assessment and if you can, please file a report with 211 as it helps with their reports and future planning. Well, it's been a moment, but he's back folks...Elon Musk is coming back to our fine state for a court case! In more breaking news, The FBI raided the home of a former Trump ally and Conservative stalwart. Then, Maureen Busalacchi is the director of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project at the Comprehensive Injury Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin and she joins the show to talk about alcohol related liver failure and how it's on the rise in the state. 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: Maureen Busalacchi

It's Friday, so it's time to recombobulate the news with Civic Media Political Editor Dan Shafer. We're discussing his new article about the 2026 Wisconsin Governor's race and with more people showing interest, who will be the frontrunners? For Audio Sorbet, we want to know: what is your go-to non-alcoholic drink? And finally, let's welcome the weekend with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Median Rare 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

Producer Jakob has had enough. This week he's sending Drs. Johnny Lupinacci and Tim Slekar back to school, whether they like it or not. But that's got his noggin' joggin'. What's it like to be a teacher when it's time to go back to school? Your host Producer Jakob asks Tim and Johnny to share some back to school stories, their thoughts on the move from teaching secondary school to teaching at university, and their go-to icebreaking activities for the first day of class on THIS exciting episode of the Producer's Choice Show! The Producer's Choice Show with Producer Jakob is part of BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk which is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guests: Dr. Tim Slekar, Dr. Johnny Lupinacci

Representatives from FEMA will be in Southeastern Wisconsin today to survey the damage from the recent floods. Please do what you can do to help and if you've been affected, you can report it here. One shop in Wauwatosa is doing what it can to help the families of flood victims. Next, we don't have money, but we can afford to give our ICE vehicles a makeover and the border wall is getting a paintjob, because...reasons? Jim Santelle is a former US Attorney, as well as host of Amicus: A Law Review and he joins us every Thursday to give us insight to all the news in the world of law. 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

Kate Reilly is the President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations and she is joining us to talk about the closure of the Corporation For Public Broadcasting. We also talk about how the cuts put emergency services in jeopardy in Wisconsin and abroad. And it's Thursday, we have Journal Sentinel Writer JR Radcliffe to talk Brewers, Packers and all things sports! And to close out this great show, we have This Shouldn't Be A Thing - All Aboard 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: Jr Radcliffe, Kate Reilly

In the wake of the floods, we have scams abound, so please make sure you keep yourself vigilant. Mail-in voting is being attacked by the GOP, again...this after a 2024 full of support and tangible results. But The Felon President is spreading the "facts" about this long standing way to cast your ballot. And we recap the controversy with the Mayor of Wausau and their drop box drama. Next. critics of Gov. Gavin Newsom's social media presence don't really understand the definition of satire...or irony. If that wasn't enough, our museums are a bummer, because of all that "history". On top of that, a platform already being used in Florida is being considered nationwide to teach our kids and the program has some very interesting viewpoints on one massive part of world history. If you want to read the actual truth, click here. Finally, the Justice department is going to be handing over portions of The Epstein Files, but before you go thanking Republicans, take a listen to California Congressman Rob Garcia on who should be getting the appreciation. 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, The Secretary of Health And Human Services is once again telling the experts to take a hike. We talk about the cases of measles in the state and why RFK, Jr.'s methods are going to lead to more harm than good. It might be Wednesday, but that doesn't mean we can't get some Weather And Wine with Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot! For Audio Sorbet, we really want to know: what is your self care routine? The news is crazy and it can leave you in a place of stress and anxiety, but we hope you are looking after you. And let's land this puppy with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Glow Up 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: Brittney Merlot

Dr. Tim Slekar and Producer Jakob are on the bleeding edge of technology; literally for Jakob and metaphorically for Tim. While Jakob's nose keeps gushing blood throughout the episode, Tim talks about a boring anti-AI professional development session that he recently had to sit through. Is AI all it's cracked up to be, or is it all smoke and mirrors? Should schools close their eyes to AI or take part in shaping the way it's implemented? Are we all just machines that mimic the behaviors we're taught are appropriate? It's a philosophical episode of BustED Pencils! Speaking of boring meetings, Johnny was stuck in one this week so he couldn't be here. BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Jakob

Welcome to the week! We're happy to have you and to be heard BY you (if you know, you know). We open the show with an update on the flooding and what you can do to help assess the damage. Then Congressman Derrick Van Orden was out in a public, but not for the public. Then Civic Media's very own Todd Allbaugh joins us to talk about the about face the GOP is having on mail-in voting, thanks to a meeting between The Felon President and The Despot President. 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

In the second hour, Dr. Ben Weston and Chief Jim Case are our guests. They are the Chief Medical Director — Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management and The Fire Chief for Wauwatosa, respectively. They join us to talk about the aftermath of the floods which hit Southeastern Wisconsin. For today's Audio Sorbet, we have a special guest. Former US Attorney and Civic Media Host, Jim Santelle is here to talk about a very established food that he recently discovered and openly supports. We're gonna wrap this whole thing up with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Special Delivery 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: Jim Santelle, Dr. Ben Weston, Jim Case

Homeroom has been a staple of BustED Pencils for years and years. It's a name that invokes those precious memories we all hold in our brains of the times that we had homerooms of our own to attend back in our school days. But are all homerooms the same? Do students today still go to them? Was homeroom in the 1980s different from homeroom in the 2010s? Today Dr. Tim Slekar and his caretaker Producer Jakob compare their respective homeroom experiences to see what changed and what stayed the same over the decades. And how about you, dear listener? Do you remember your homeroom? Happy late birthday to Johnny's daughter! BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Jakob

It's been a long week and we have a great show for you. Some of the best, most exciting segments from this week's shows and the interviews are hard hitting. Andra Watkins is a New York Times Bestselling Author and creator of the For Such A Times A This. She joins us once a month to talk about how the White Christian Nationalist movement has "mainstreamed" their way into the halls of power in our country. Then, Robert Pilot is the host of Native Roots Radio on Civic Media and he joins us to talk about the effects on Tribal Radio due to the closure of the Corporation For Public Broadcasting. 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!

This week Dr. Johnny Lupinacci interviews his friend Dr. Tim Slekar about Tim's recent high honor. Tim was called upon to serve the great state of Pennsylvania by participating in a panel on higher education in the beautiful city of Harrisburg. What did Tim talk about? What plans does he have to improve education? Will BustED Pencils do a live show in Pennsylvania called BustED Pencilsvania? Find out this week on BustED Pencils! BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly joins the show. They talk all things back to school, from the new re-organization of DPI to the new ways school districts work with children who have learning disabilities. They also spend time talking about vouchers and how school funding is, as Dr. Underly said, "a car running on fumes." Mark then talks about his experience going through school as a child with ADHD and talks about how he is encouraged to see education changing in how they help those kids. Rational Revolution with Mark Becker is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 2pm across the network. 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 and X to keep up with Rational Revolution with Mark Becker. Guest: Dr. Jill Underly

It's Friday and he's back! Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer is here to Recombobulate the news, including more talk about the 2026 Wisconsin Governor's race. And for Audio Sorbet, Dan tells us about his trek across the pond to see one of his favorite bands and we ask what vacations you took this summer! Let's wrap this weekend up with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Ruh Roh 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

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. Are you ready for your free burger? If you'd like to report damage from the flood to the city, you can go online, as the phone lines have been very busy. Then, it's back to school time and it isn't cheap, at all....despite what The Felon President said he would do on day one. Then, Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot joins us for Weather and Wine to talk to us about this weekend's weather, as well as what we need to do to prepare ourselves for the future of a flooded Wisconsin. 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: Brittney Merlot

It's the second ever BustED Pencils Go To Hollywood today as Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci guest on the Producer's Choice Show to list their top 3 teachers from television. Host Producer Jakob breaks protocol and actually brings a list of his own, adding to the tension and setting the stage for a competition for the ages! Who is your favorite TV teacher of all time? Contact us to let us know after listening to THIS exciting episode of the Producer's Choice Show! The Producer's Choice Show with Producer Jakob is part of BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk which is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guests: Dr. Tim Slekar, Dr. Johnny Lupinacci

As the damage continues to be reported from the floods that hammered Southeastern Wisconsin, we remind everyone that this is something we need to get used to (aka, Climate Change) and if you can, please reach out to those to help. A local church set to give out backpacks to kids lost many of them in the floods, if you can give, please do. If you your voice heard in a meeting about the EPA, click here and sign up. Next, Jim Santelle is host of Amicus: A Law Review and he is here to talk about Ghislane Maxwell's new opportunity in prison and the alarming "plan" to remove the homeless population in Washington DC and how this flies in the face of established law. 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

Do you feel that the fix to our school system is the return of the paddle? One former NFL player and member of the administration believes it is, so we want to know what you think. People share their thoughts and stories regarding this matter and we appreciate those viewpoints. Then, the Brewers are still leading the way in the MLB with 12 wins in a row (looking at you, George Webb), so we consult with our Sports Guru Paul Noonan from the Acme Packing Company to find out what's in that secret stadium sauce! It's Thursday, so you know what that means, it's time for This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Freeze! 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: Paul Noonan

If you have been affected by the floods, you can contact Milwaukee County here and Lowe's is also lending a hand. GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Berrien believes training to carry a firearm isn't necessary and hurts our freedom. Then, The Smithsonian is being told to align their exhibits to the vision of American history as seen by The Felon President, which never helps a country move foward. Andra Watkins is a New York Times Bestselling Author and creator of the For Such A Times A This. She joins us once a month to talk about how the White Christian Nationalist movement has "mainstreamed" their way into the halls of power in our 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!

Robert Pilot is the host of Native Roots Radio on Civic Media and he joins us to talk about the effects on Tribal Radio due to the closure of the Corporation For Public Broadcasting. Then, for Audio Sorbet we ask the hardest hitting questions and today is no different: Pickles - Sweet? Dill? Both? And like we do every Wednesday, we're closing it out with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Ssssleeping Beauty 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: Robert Pilot

Tonight on Busted Pencils, we're talking about what it really takes to rebuild public education for the future—especially in rural America. Our guest, Cory Kulig, is the superintendent of the Eleva-Strum School District in Western Wisconsin and one of the visionary co-founders of LIFToFFS, a groundbreaking initiative that's uniting educators, communities, and service agencies to reimagine what's possible for students, teachers, and entire hometowns. From bold experimentation to AI-powered learning tools, LIFToFFS is proving that rural schools can lead the way in preparing future-ready learners. Cory, welcome to the show. Tim couldn't be here for this episode but he still wanted to participate in some small way. So Producer Jakob (me) allowed him to send in that description. Usually Jakob (me) likes to write these himself, but he (me) figured he (I) could make an exception in this case for Tim's sake. BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Cory Kulig

Southeastern Wisconsin was hit very hard by flooding and we open the show up with Jane's experience, as well as the listeners out there who were affected. If you can, please reach out to someone and offer your washer/dryer or the shower, something to help in their moment of need. Then, Pat Kreitlow joins us to talk about the flooding, how this is the new normal and what state and local governments must do as preventative measures going forward. We also discuss the invasion of DC by the Felon President and how the distractions now must getting bigger, which could do lasting harm. 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

Imagine being an athlete, and imagine it's your heart and soul....then imagine you're not good at it, BUT you're good at drinking...and running? Yeah, sport is weird and very subjective. 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!

State Senator Kelda Roys (D-26) is our guest in the second hour and she is talking about a bill she has authored which looks to regulate what are essentially Crypto ATM's. For today's installment of Audio Sorbet, we celebrate the Skipper of our beloved Milwaukee Brewers, Pat Murphy who revealed his go to snack on game day that's both tasty and portable! To celebrate the return of Jane, we have This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Chug This 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: Kelda Roys

Jane is out today, so Greg is sitting in the big chair and the show opens with updates on the shocking flood affecting the counties of Milwaukee and Waukesha. Then, we take a look at how The Big Bill For Billionaires will hurt innovation in places like the library and could cut access to energy alternatives. Then Civic Media News Director Chali Pittman joins the the show to talk about the floods in Southeastern Wisconsin, her love for libraries, as well as the might pen of one Governor Anthony Steven Evers and in Madison, manhole covers are blowing up, up and away! 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

In the second hour, we still hear room you about how important libraries are to you. Then, on Sunday, The Felon President ordered multiples federal agencies to take to the streets of Washington DC to fight crime and get rid of the homeless in the city, much to the shock of many. For today's Audio Sorbet, we want to know; what is that big project you got done this summer and what do you have yet to accomplish? Because it's Monday, let's close it out right with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Smooth 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!

It's that time of year once again. The leaves are changing colors, the pumpkins are plopping out of the ground, and Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci are about to head back to school. Post your classroom decorations, prepare your lesson plans, and get ready to see those smiling faces head back on into schools all across this great country of ours, because school's (almost) back in session! BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

It's the weekend, you want to relax and what better way to help than with a finely (and expertly) curated collection of our favorite moments from this week! The Wisconsin state budget has a $1.3B tax cut and it's coming from the surplus, and it isn't the big money you think it is. This isn't the first time we've done this and what do we lose because of those plan? The Felon President is canceling $75 million in climate grants to Wisconsin in an attempt to claw back on the 2021 Infrastructure Act and deny climate change.  Then Teri Barr, Civic Media's Genie of Absolutely Everything is here to talk about her "Slice of Wisconsin" and it comes with a song! And we're gonna put a hearty bow on this with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Your Wurst Nightmare 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!

Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci might be doctors, sure, but it turns out that they aren't experts in everything. In fact, when it comes to science, they're only tied for the 2nd most knowledgeable people on this show. This week they're joined by top science expert Ethan Siegel to discuss those burning science-based questions that have been wafting around the show for the last few months. How do we confront a troubling trend of doubt in science among the public? What impact do our increasingly energy consuming lifestyles have on the environment? Find out on this episode chock-full of weird science with Ethan Siegel! Click here to check out Ethan's book; The Grand Cosmic Story: An Illustrated Timeline 13.8 Billion Years and Beyond. Click here to read Ethan's article on what he calls "vibe physics". BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Ethan Siegel

Mark is joined by Festival Foods CEO Mark Skogen (amongst many other titles)! They talk about what makes Festival Foods special and why it means so much to give back to the community. Mark shares about his baseball team The Green Bay Rockers, the concert event center, and how he got through the Covid-19 pandemic. Rational Revolution with Mark Becker is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 2 across the network. 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 and X to keep up with Rational Revolution with Mark Becker. Guest: Mark Skogen

We've been talking about it a lot, but the effects of the tariffs are hitting and they only seem hit harder and harder, but luckily The Treasury Secretary knows how they work. It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. Casey Hicks is the Federal Government Affairs Manager for Wisconsin Conservation Voters and he joins us to talk about alarming information that was released about the EPA and how the "P" isn't really going to be around anymore. If you'd like to lend your voice, you can sign up for the comment session with the EPA here and always, let your lawmakers know what you think we should be doing to protect our environment. 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: Casey Hicks

In the second hour, State Representative Jenna Jacbobson (D-50) is our guest and she recently announced her bid to run for the State Senate. Rep Jacobson will also be talking about tariffs and their harm in Southwestern Wisconsin and why she is running for this new office. For today's Audio Sorbet, we give you a side of deep friend gripe (on a stick) and we're talking about the worst food at state fairs around the country. And because we want to go out in style, let's get you another This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Beware Of Flying Fish 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: Jenna Jacobson

Today on the Producer's Choice Show host Producer Jakob sits down with two very special guests to talk about those formative experiences as educators that made them the celebrity teachers they are today. Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci will partially listen to questions about their early teaching experiences, both good and bad, and reflect on the lessons they took with them on their teaching journeys. It's another blast from the past as we visit Tim and Johnny; young teachers on THIS exciting episode of the Producer's Choice Show! The Producer's Choice Show with Producer Jakob is part of BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk which is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guests: Dr. Tim Slekar, Dr. Johnny Lupinacci

The Wisconsin state budget has a $1.3B tax cut and it's coming from the surplus, and it isn't the big money you think it is. This isn't the first time we've done this and what do we lose because of those plan? In other news, ICE is hiring and giving cash bonuses, which has a former Man of Steel signing up to "help". Jim Santelle is a former US Attorney and host of Amicus on Civic Media, he joins us every Thursday to help break down all the law in the news. We ask him how normal it is for a convicted sex offender to be transferred to a minimum security prison and the attempts at "sane-washing" of this horrible matter. We also discuss the redistricting effort in Texas, proposed by The Felon President. 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

The Smithsonian is saying they have restored an exhibit to its original form after two major events in the VERY recent history. Also, The Library of Congress has fixed a "coding error" which deleted two points of The US Constitution that are very topical lately. If you'd like to see more about a website preserving the internet, click here and go way back. It's Thursday, so we welcome Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for another installment of Weather and Wine. Then, Journal Sentinel Writer and our Sports Guru, JR Radcliffe is back to talk about the mind-blowing Brewers and the secret behind their success. Hey man, let's cool it down and jam on outta here with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Long Strange Trip 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: Jr Radcliffe, Brittney Merlot

The Felon President is canceling $75 million in climate grants to Wisconsin in an attempt to claw back on the 2021 Infrastructure Act and deny climate change. Speaking of change, even though DOGE came through and cut hundreds of job, well if you worked for the National Weather Service, congrats, you might be hired back! Then, we welcome political consultant Joe Zepecki to the show to break down the politics of the news coming out of Wisconsin and the country, and he'll break down the points to remember and remind us what are the squirrels. 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: Joe Zepecki

Darin Von Ruden is the President of The Wisconsin Farmers Union and he joins us every month to talk about the farming community in and outside of the state. We discuss the impact of tariffs on his industry, as well as comments from The Felon President who now says we need to help immigrants? We've got a treat for you! It's time for another This Shouldn't Be A Thing - What The Puck 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

What happens when late-night radio meets folk herbalism? In this episode, I join Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba on Civic Media for a wide-ranging convo about the roots of HerbRally, my personal path, the power of plants, and plenty more. We recorded this back in February 2025 in Green Bay, WI—and it was a blast. Pete's hilarious, thoughtful, and asked some really great questions. Big thanks to him and producer Konrad for the warm welcome and great vibes.