Podcasts about civic media

For struggling families on lower incomes, there are food banks — but some of those families are also in need of basic household items like diapers. A diaper bank in southeast Wisconsin is holding a special campaign where donations are being matched and doubled. We'll talk to Kate Duffy of Motherhood for Good about the Milwaukee Diaper Mission, which also helps women with basic hygiene supplies as well. Dr. Kristin Lyerly previews her weekend show. And Mike Clemens gets us set for the Packers at Cleveland and the Brewers spending the weekend in St. Louis. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Kate Duffy, Mike Clemens

Our Week In Review panel has some thoughts on the latest capitulation from corporate media and how it has emboldened Donald Trump to outright threaten the licenses of broadcasters if he doesn't like what they say about him. What kind of role can journalists and their readers, listeners, and viewers play in pushing back against the latest example of a wannabe dictator doing whatever he wants, including making a mockery of the First Amendment. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Jim Santelle, Mark Jacob, Jennifer Schulze

Jill Underly, Wisconsin's Superintendent of Public Instruction, didn't sugarcoat the current environment in her annual “State of Education” address Thursday at the Capitol — saying that this year, “the biggest schoolyard bully in our public schools is our own federal government.” Since Underly was recently reelected to a second four-year term, expect her to only become more outspoken about protecting children from bullies in our federal and state governments who seek to undermine public education. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Keya Vakil

We'll discuss the latest disturbing attack on America's freedoms as another corporate television network caves to pressure from a ruling party and removes its late night show host. ABC joins a growing list of media outlets that have done the president's bidding and put profits ahead of free expression and the freedom to speak truth to power. Meanwhile, Congressman Derrick Van Orden takes a page from fascism's playbook in the way he turns the First Amendment into speech that is guilty until proven innocent. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Cherita Booker

We'll meet pediatrician Dr. Kellie Snooks, who has a new video series “Raising Wisconsin” on UpNorthNews social media sites. Her latest report explains what vaccines actually do inside your body. We'll also visit with former Racine alderman Trevor Jung, who just announced his candidacy for a State Senate seat held by a Republican for most of the past 14 years. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Todd Allbaugh, Kellie Snooks, Trevor Jung

We'll talk to Sean O'Malley about your money and the markets. While the Federal Reserve did cut interest rates Wednesday, it appears to be less out of pressure from President Trump and more out of concern that Trump has taken the country to the verge of stagflation, with inflation still a problem even as the job market keeps getting worse. Chad Holmes will tell us about the stories he's following for Civic Media in the Wausau area. And political strategist Joe Zepecki talks about the dangerous political climate the far-right has brought to our nation. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Joe Zepecki, Chad Holmes, Sean O'Malley

The change of seasons is becoming more noticeable. Kids are back in school. Football is back on the field. And candidates are announcing their plans for 2026. We'll talk to a former childcare provider in New Glarus who's decided to run for a seat in the Legislature because its leadership has ignored the needs of providers, parents, and employers long enough. And in our Homeroom segment, we'll track the progress of bill at the state Capitol being considered now that the state budget is settled — which bills are good for education and which are a nuisance or even undermine public education. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Corrine Hendrickson, Jimmie Kaska, Bryn Horton

There's a lot about the current sluggish economy that can be pegged to moves by the White House, but there's another underreported quirk in our economy: big business is getting bigger. That reduces competition — the most important factor in keeping prices manageable. We'll talk about some troubling examples of how families are being nickeled and dimed in ways that don't get big headlines and show why we need elected officials focused less on corporate America's leaders and more on their customers.  And that's not just for retail goods but for our media and social media options, as well. And Melissa Kaye tells us about Civic Media is growing its news coverage around Wisconsin. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Melissa Kaye

We continue welcoming a growing parade of candidates seeking higher office in 2026, with a visit from state Rep. Francesca Hong, who this morning announced her candidacy for Wisconsin governor. We'll ask about the growing appetite among some voters for more unabashed liberalism and no more trying to placate the creeping authoritarianism in our government. We'll visit with Civic Media friends Earl Ingram, Melissa Kaye, and reporter James Kelly. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Francesca Hong, Earl Ingram, James Kelly

Instead of doing the job of a congressman, Derrick Van Orden spent his Monday still attached to his Twitter keyboard and calling for people, groups, and even cities to be punished because he does not agree with the opinions expressed by fellow Americans. That now includes the City of Eau Claire. It's not typical (or normal) behavior for a member of Congress to advocate for defunding services from one of the largest communities in their district, but nothing about this situation is normal. We'll talk to Emily Berge, Eau Claire City Council president and a candidate for Congress hoping to unseat Van Orden next year. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Dan Hagen, Emily Berge, Fred Clark

Big Government is casting a wider net, seeking to police people's thoughts as expressed on social media and use those posts to have people fired or to deny visas to potential visitors and workers — again, based on their thoughts and opinions. The news about visa denials came even as the vice president of the United States used his government office to guest host Charlie Kirk's former radio show and make more threats to use government as a weapon against people solely for political purposes. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube.

To hear the Speaker of the House tell it, Republicans have no interest in working with Democrats to reach a budget deal and avoid a government shutdown — even though GOP members can't agree among themselves how to write a budget. Democrats are demanding Republicans dismantle a health care cost bomb that's going to skyrocket health insurance premiums, but Speaker Mike Johnson seems content to watch families endure healthcare sticker shock. We'll talk to Courier Newsroom's Cam Stevenson on Capitol Hill, and we'll visit with Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area with the latest on the Wisconsin governor's race. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Dan Shafer, Cam Stevenson

The candidate list for the 2026 election is growing again this week. We'll talk about this morning's entry of state Sen. Kelda Roys to the governor's race. And we'll talk live with Milwaukee city council member JoCasta Zamarripa, a former legislator who's now running for Wisconsin Secretary of State. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Jane Matenaer, John & Gordy, JoCasta Zamarripa

The current president and majority party may be shamelessly trying to drag America back to the days of coal and oil generating most of our power and pollution, but plenty of other people are pushing back. We'll talk to Robert Kraig of Citizen Action Wisconsin about the ways they're making sure lawmakers are aware of the direction being demanded by most Americans — and it doesn't involve going backward and ignoring the problems of a changing climate. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Robert Kraig, Jimmie Kaska, Salina Heller

Far-right provocateur Charlie Kirk symbolized the fight over free speech. Universities faced pressure to cancel his appearances as well as pressure to not give in to so-called cancel culture. That makes it ironic that the most tangible activity in the country in the days after his murder has been a wave of firings of people for expressing their own points of view — and threats of firings from people like a member of Congress from Wisconsin. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Today one of our favorite guests makes her triumphant return to the show to talk about Dr. Johnny Lupinacci's favorite book! Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, has just finished writing an incredible new book called Why Fascists Fear Teachers, available now at all fine bookstores. It's a good book for teachers to read, and a GREAT book to help anyone learn about teaching and education in America. 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: Randi Weingarten

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. There has been breaking news out of Utah where Police have apprehended a suspect in the shooting death of Right Wing Commentor Charlie Kirk. Angela Lang is the Executive Director and Founder of Black Leaders Organizing Communities (BLOC) and she is not only our co-host for the entire show, but also the author of a new piece in The Recombobulation Area about the weaponization of The National Guard and what that means for Milwaukee. She also discusses the protest BLOC put together to protest a protest, from the Milwaukee Police Department. We give our thoughts on the arrest in Utah, as well as how apparently NOW we have a problem in this 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: Angela Lang

Angela Lang is a writer, an organizer and Executive Director of Black Leaders Organizing Communities and she has a new piece in The Recombobulation Area talking about efforts from The Felon President to occupy the cities, he doesn't like. He's usually here on Thursdays, but Paul Noonan is a Writer for The Acme Packing Co. and he has all the news on sports including another victory for The Packers and a magic number for The Brewers. And finally, it's been a long week, so let's get ready to relax and what better way than with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - There Once Was A Party In Nantucket 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: Angela Lang, Paul Noonan

Today host Producer Jakob is joined by Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci for a somber episode of the Producer's Choice Show to help him grapple with the frightening proliferation of political violence in America. In the wake of Wednesday's assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, as well as a tragic shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado, violence continues to scar our educational environments. How do we begin to heal as a society? How can language lead to violence? And how do we start to see our political opponents as fellow citizens again rather than as enemies to be disposed of? We discuss these topics and more on today's Producer's Choice Show. Producer's Note: As any of us who have lost a love one well before their time can well attest, it is a feeling of devastation that cannot be healed in a day, nor a week, nor a year, and perhaps not within a lifetime. We feel for the family of Charlie Kirk, we feel for the families impacted by the Evergreen shooting in Colorado, and we feel for all of those people across this country suffering tonight from the scourge of violence which plagues American life. 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 good news is that President Trump finally approved disaster relief for flash flood victims in southeast Wisconsin. The stupid news is that he had to wrap the announcement in The Big Lie. Yes, Trump is still being delusional or traitorous in lying about winning Wisconsin and the 2020 presidential election. We'll also talk to Courier Newsroom's Keya Vakil about the ongoing effort to tone down the violent rhetoric in the wake of this week's political violence. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Greg Bach, Keya Vakil

We'll ask Dr. Kristin Lyerly about Not-a-Dr. Robert Kennedy, Jr. and the misinformation he's spreading about autism, Tylenol, and folate deficiencies, causing more angst among pregnant women. And Mike Clemens will help us review last night's Packers game against Washington and whether the short-week pressure will be worth it by having ten days until the next game. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Mike Clemens

We'll ask former US Attorney Jim Santelle to make it make sense: the same US Supreme Court that says race cannot be a consideration for college admissions now says race can be an issue in deciding whether law enforcement can pull over, harass, and even detain people they only suspect of not being citizens. And we'll ask journalists Mark Jacob and Jennifer Schulze about the coverage of the Charlie Kirk murder, especially the double-standard that accompanies the “sanewashing” taking place about Kirk's views. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Jim Santelle, Mark Jacob, Jennifer Schulze

It's not Friday, but when our Political Editor, Dan Shafer joins the show, it certainly feels like it. We expound on the discussion regarding the death of Charlie Kirk and how this connects with Dan as a public figure, journalist and a father. The CapTimes Idea Fest is also happening and Governor Tony Evers was there to speak. He spoke about whether he will re-gerrymander our maps in the face of what's happening in Texas and where we're heading as we get closer to the Midterm elections. For Audio Sorbet, we have a simple question: When did you start talking like your parents? We need to bring this train into the station, so let's park it with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Have A Drink On Me 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

We send our hearts, love and support to all those affected by the tragic events of 9/11. We shall never, ever forget. By now you know about the tragic event in Utah that took the life of Right Wing Personality Charlie Kirk. And while this has sparked a lot of conversations on and off the air, a darker side has once emerged and we take a moment to step back and breathe. Our friend and colleague Todd Allbaugh joins us to give his thoughts on yesterday and how we can recognize a horrible act while not losing our core values in the process. Then Jim Santelle, host of Amicus: A Law Review is here to discuss why gun reform measures are, in fact not a threat to our Constitution, but also endorsed by the epitome of an originalist Justice. 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, Todd Allbaugh

Conservative agitator Charlie Kirk was a lot of things, many of them antithetical to hopes for a safer America, but that does not excuse political violence – nor any kind of gun violence. If Wednesday was an average day in America, Kirk was one of 300 people who were shot yesterday, nearly half of them shot dead. And that includes a school shooting Wednesday in Colorado. The other victims won't get the attention Kirk has received, but perhaps the attention to this murder in Utah will take the rest of the country a step closer to recognizing that gun violence and political violence will never be lasting solutions to the problems we have to face together. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Cherita Booker

National politicians get most of the attention, but the people who are getting things done day by day in government are the ones who serve at a local level. It's time to think about who's serving on your town board, city council, county board, and in other posts — and if you think it's a way you could help your community, there's a group dedicated to training the next round of municipal leaders. We'll talk to a Wisconsin mayor who heads up that national group. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Bryan Kennedy

Governor Tony Evers was the keynote speaker for the third night of the annual Cap Times Idea Fest and talked about his decision not to run for a third term and his legacy after eight years of playing defense to a hostile Legislature. We'll talk to Joe Zepecki about that and the day's other top stories. Sean O'Malley will visit to discuss your money and the markets. And Chad Holmes will tell us about the stories he's following for us in the Wausau area. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Joe Zepecki, Chad Holmes, Sean O'Malley

Rick Reid is an economics instructor at Fox Valley Technical College and he joins the show to help put the very nuanced top if US Economics into terms we can understand. The Felon President has been bullying Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates and Rick tells us why this probably isn't the greatest move for us. And even though it's Wednesday, it's never too late to enjoy some Weather And Wine with Civic Media's Meteorologist Brittney Merlot and guess what? Fall maybe be soon, but Summer's not done yet. Finally...we've had a good time, right? That's what we thought, so let's treat ourselves to This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Dumpus Eliminatus 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: Rick Reid

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos along with his colleagues who look WAY into being there, had a press conference about a package of new bills and task forces focused on the future fate of Wisconsin, but don't ask too many questions, as there isn't much in the way of what experts call "details". Then, Andra Watkins is New York Times Bestselling Author as well as the creator of the Substack "For Such A Time As This". She is a survivor of a White Christian National Community and Ms. Watkins joins us every month to talk about her experience, what we need to be aware of as the this movement cements itself further in our halls of power and as an example; we're looking at a specific church in Idaho with beliefs that will absolutely not shock you and their ties to The Trump Administration. 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

This week Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci are talking all about books and reading. Is our children learning how to read? Are phones and such hurting our comprehension? And what's up with our upcoming guest Randi Weingarten's brand new book? Find out this and more in TODAY's exciting episode of 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!

It's already well-documented that Congressman Derrick Van Orden spends a lot of time scrolling and trolling through social media. But even by his standards it was weird that he put a new comment on a photo from two years ago. Even weirder: the photo he commented on shows him on the US Capitol grounds on January 6, 2021 — and his comment was, “Hell yes.” Van Orden claims he did not take part in the domestic terrorism that followed on that fateful day, but is it that much better to simply be a spectator to a treasonous mob after flying there to support a knowingly-false claim about the 2020 election? Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Melissa Kaye

We'll talk live with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, the most recent candidate to announce in the 2026 race for Wisconsin governor, about his decision to run and what he wants voters to know about his experience and positions. Also, we'll have a guest from Clean Wisconsin on how all of these massive new data centers are sucking up groundwater wherever they pop up, a development that's good for Artificial Intelligence but not so good for neighbors whose wells have run dry. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: David Crowley, Earl Ingram, Amy Barrilleaux

It might be one of the biggest billion-dollar surprises in Wisconsin, if you were to ask most taxpayers how much public money is going to the private school voucher scheme. It's more than $700 million this year and getting close to a 10-digit annual payout. We'll outline how one group is launching a transparency campaign to build public awareness before the program swallows up more of the state budget and skims resources away from local public schools. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Heather DuBois Bourenane

In the second hour, we continue our conversation regarding the fate of Public Broadcasting due to The Corporation For Public Broadcasting closing this month. We speak with Brian Wadsworth, The Chief Operating Officer for Native Public Media. He speaks about the need for Tribal Stations, the work NPM does for those stations and a handshake deal with a South Dakota Senator to provide help. Then, something we talked about on a TSBAT last month made it all the way to the US Senate and thank god, there are visuals to boot! Let's say we all end this one in style with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Kasper's Dream Car 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: Brian Wadsworth

The cost of health care will be going up for everyone, but even more so folks using the ACA. With those hikes creating huge problems for those who utilize it, but thanks to Wisconsin's only working Senator, those costs might not be as harsh. And we love having him here - host of Mornings with Pat Kreitlow, Mr. Pat Kreitlow himself joins us to discuss the Republicans who support Senator Baldwin's bill (quietly), as well as how $50 billion is not enough to save our rural hospitals, no matter what Capitol Hill or The White House says. 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

Once again local media provided coverage of Congressman Derrick Van Orden unencumbered by fact checks, clarifications, or context. We'll review an event — not a town hall — to “celebrate” a new tax policy on tips and overtime. It is not nearly as generous or encompassing as you would think, to see how it's being covered by many outlets. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube.

We'll catch up with Jeff Rennicke from Friends of the Apostle Islands about how the president's willful neglect of our National Parks is being seen in everything from overworked staff and fewer tours to piled up trash and lost revenue that could keep our parks healthy. We'll also talk to Sheila Everhart from the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association and dairy farmer Hans Breitenmoser about the latest opportunities to add some rural Wisconsin sites to your next road trip bucket list. They also bring some updates on bills, including AB413 and SB415, that are in the works at the state level. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Hans Breitenmoser, Dan Hagen, Sheila Everhart, Jeff Rennicke

Is it possible to be an evil genius doing diabolical, well-planned things and be stupid as well? We'll talk to Courier Newsroom's Cam Stevenson live from Washington, DC about a Trump/conservative strategy that has gone both ways. It has meticulously given the country a US Supreme Court that on Monday delivered one of the most racist decisions since it upheld Japanese internment camps 80 years ago. At the same time, the administration decided it was a good idea to raid a car and battery complex in Georgia — and South Korea will likely pull the plug on something that was going to bring much-needed employment to a red state. Plus: Dan Shafer gives us some background on the newly announced governor candidate, Democrat David Crowley. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Dan Shafer, Cam Stevenson

Welcome to Monday and welcome back to the show! We kick things off with a story out of the Governor's Office and what he wants to get done in his last year in office. We also want to know: what do you want to see accomplished in Wisconsin before 2026 The Midterm Elections? Then, Civic Media's Sports Director Jimmie Kaska is our guest to talk about a comfortable win from The Packers, the undeniable future for The Badgers and the high school football teams we should be on the lookout as we move toward the end of their season. 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: Jimmie Kaska

Groundswell Collective is a grassroots organization with a mission of bringing people together to work towards common goals. Today, Jeremiah X. Gómez and Marilyn Heyden join us to talk about the work of their group a movement to bring more access to transit, as well as bringing their advocacy and voice to the concern of child care in Walworth and Wisconsin. And this was a great show, so we're going to close it out the only way we know how...with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - 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: Jeremiah Gomez, Marilyn Heyden

The notion of fair elections has been taking it on the chin lately as Republicans in multiple states engage in corrupt cartography right out in public. We'll talk to Iuscely Flores from the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition about a bipartisain effort to get rid of gerrymandering the maps for Congress and state legislatures. They're taking part in a statewide campaign of public forums to remind people they should be the ones who choose their representatives — their representatives shouldn't be allowed to choose who gets to vote for them and who doesn't. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Iuscely Flores

For all of the bluster some politicians offer about saluting the service of our veterans, they really show their stripes when it comes time to provide actual services of their own to the men and women who served our nation. We'll talk to Sen. Jeff Smith about how important programs that help homeless veterans in two Wisconsin locations are on the verge of shutting down because Republican legislators took Gov. Evers' state budget request and changed it to $0 — and are somehow trying to blame the governor for it. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Jeff Smith

Welcome to the weekend, we hope it's full of nothing but relaxation and cool beverages (or hot, depending on the weather). This week, we have curated a fine show with our favorite segments and discussions. Jon Shelton is a Professor at UW-Green Bay as well as the President of AFT-Wisconsin. He joins us to talk about his experience at Laborfest this year, the open letter sent to the candidates of the 2026 Gubernatorial Race. He also talks about how vital the unions are and how it connects us all. Then Civic Media's very own Teri Barr is here to talk about her newest "Slice Of Wisconsin" and it's out of this world! And we're gonna close it out big with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Ghost Cop 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 and the weekend, starts here. If you live in Wisconsin, the Big Bill For Billionaires will hit and it will hit hard. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but sooner than you know and we want to always remind people about the politicians who voted for the wealthy and not the people. Also, RFK, Jr. went to Capitol Hill and it did not go well, but there is one big take away. Then, we are joined by Lt. Diane Goldstein (Ret.), she is the Executive Director of Law Enforcement Action Partnership and she talks to us about the benefits of cashless bail and why the attacks from The Felon President on this subject is, once again, trying to wage war on poor folks. 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: Diane Goldstein

It's Friday, we are joined by Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer to go over all the big stories, including a Milwaukee lawmaker leaving her party, Wisconsin Democrats with a bold move for 2026 and Republicans are once again freaking out, over words. Then for Audio Sorbet, we want to know; what are you superstitions when you watch The Packers play? And because we all earned it, we have This Shouldn't Be A Thing - This Snack Will Shock You 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 time to go back to school. You know what that means, don't ya? My tummy hurts... mom, can I stay home? Today your host Producer Jakob interviews two esteemed educators about their experiences with faking sick, hearing bad excuses from their students, enjoying snow days, and much much more. Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci bring decades of experience as educators to this groundbreaking discussion on staying home from school 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

Kicking off the show, we are hot under the collar about this one. It seems that two housing sites for Vets are going to be closed down and lawmakers in Madison can't seem to get it together enough to approve it. Also, it's Robin's money, we're just asking for it, but when someone doesn't honor the Popcorn King, well the Assembly Speaker get his ruffles in a tuffle. Then, Civic Media's very own Jim Santelle joins us to talk about all things in the world of law, including an update on Milwaukee County Court Judge Hannah Dugan and a major university claims victory against 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: Jim Santelle

In our second hour, Jim Santelle sticks around to talk about a ruling out of Los Angeles which could have great impact on Milwaukee if The Felon President continues to occupy American cities. It's Thursday, which means we catch up with Civic Media's Award Winning Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, because Fall is coming, even if the warm temperatures are fighting back. And just like with the weather, we have Sports with Journal Sentinel Writer JR Radcliffe. Baseball is getting exciting and football is here whether you're a Packers of Badgers fan! And because we all worked so hard on today's show, here is This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Shell Of A Guy 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

There is a lot going on in the news and even when it's happening outside the state, it still connects. A judge has ruled against the occupation of LA by way of The Felon President. Also, in a press conference from The Oval Office, the president announced a huge move, as well as another city to invade, all while the president of the Milwaukee Police Union is "thinking" about asking for "Help". Going back to the annals of 2020, distrust in mail-in voting and voting machines are being sowed again and we spoke with Sarah Gonski, she is a the Director of State Policy for The Institute For Responsive Government. We discuss this renewed effort to call into question a process that is safe, as well as protected by The US Constitution and what would happen to our elections if we got rid of these very important aspects of voting. 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 Gonski

In the second hour, we are very happy to welcome Darin Von Ruden to the show. He's the President of The Wisconsin Farmers Union and every month he stops by to give us an update on what's going on in the farming world. This month, there is an "effort" to "reorganize" the USDA, which you can guess isn't "helpful" to farmers. He also gives us a rundown of what he and his colleagues will be discussing when they fly to DC this week to talk with leaders on the languishing Farm Bill, something which was meant to pass two years ago. Then, for Audio Sorbet, we were learning so much about Wisconsin yesterday that we wanted to keep it going and find out more from you! And to closing it, we do it right with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - In The Thick Of 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! Guest: Darin Von Ruden