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This week we dig into the federal and state budget battles, and the question of a 3rd term for Governor Tony Evers, with special guests Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area and Civic Media, and Steven Webb from Planned Parenthood. We open with a discussion of the critical importance of Juneteenth this year, as DEI is under attack by the Trump Administration, and some cities and businesses pull back from supporting local celebrations. Robert provides a simple explanation of how the new U.S. Senate budget bill is even worse on Medicaid than the House budget bill, and it particularly damages rural hospitals. We update listeners on the latest State Budget news, including Speaker Vos' continuing crusade to force Governor Evers' hand with slashing cuts to UW System funding. The plot thickens because Senate Republicans can't pass a budget without UW cuts or they will lose the most right-wing members of their caucus, Senators Kapanga & Nass. In addition, to serious tactical disagreements with the governor on how to win his state budget priorities the public supports by huge margins, like properly funding public schools, expanding BadgerCare, funding child care and closing Green Bay, their is now a serious discussion about whether it is time for Governor Evers to lead by a timely passing of the torch to the next generation of Democratic leaders and not running for Governor in 2026. We welcome award winning Milwaukee area journalist, Dan Shafer, founder of The Recombobulation Area and now part of the Civic Media network, who makes the case that it's time to pass the Torch and Tony Evers should not run for a third term as governor. He argues Wisconsin's governor needs to do what so many other Democrats have failed to do and step aside when the time is right. We close the show with Citizen Action board member, Steven Webb, who is the executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, to discuss the devastating cuts to healthcare in the federal Budget bills that will damage Planned Parenthood's ability to provide vital frontline healthcare to Wisconsinites. Steve tells us how you can also get involved in organizing with PPAWI to fight back.

In the second hour, Dan Shafer is Civic Media's Political Editor, as well as the Founder of The Recombobulation Area and he went to the Wisconsin Dem's Convention this weekend. Dan talks about their newly elected Party Chair and an interview with Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock, who was the keynote speaker at the event. We keep the conversation going with Audio Sorbet and ask the tough question: Bagels - toasted or not toasted? We're here for another amazing week, so let's celebrate with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Catch Me If You Can Edition Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 9 -11 am across the state. Subscribe to the show as a podcast so you don't miss an episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

The second hour kicks off in a very spicy manner as we welcome Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer. Recently he published an opinion piece regarding a third term for Governor Tony Evers. There's some controversy around the article and Dan is here to expand on the topic, as well as address his detractors. And before you get ready to storm the show, remember, this is just a conversation. We need to sit back and relax now, so let's bring it to a big close with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - You Dirty Rat Edition. Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 9 -11 am across the state. Subscribe to the show as a podcast so you don't miss an episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

A former top advisor to Gov. Tony Evers, Melissa Baldauff has some thoughts on a new column by our colleague Dan Shafer and whether the governor should follow his advice and decline to run for a third term next year. And we'll follow how our Confederate president is doing more to put the names of sworn Civil War enemies of the United States back on our military bases. Plus, Cherita Booker reviews some popular events happening this weekend 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. Guests: Melissa Baldauff, Cherita Booker

In our Climate Check segment, Melissa Baldauff talks about Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's war on pollution controls for automobiles. She also has some opinions on a new Dan Shafer column calling on Gov. Tony Evers not to run for a third term. We'll also check in with Civic Media's Earl Ingram and 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. Guest: Melissa Baldauff

It's an “off” year for elections in Wisconsin, but that won't dampen the enthusiasm of delegates gathering this weekend at the state Democratic convention. Along with celebrating another state Supreme Court victory, they'll be voting on a new state chair to succeed Ben Wikler. Plus there will be chatter about whether Gov. Tony Evers will run for a third term next year. We'll cover all of it and more with Dan Shafer. Plus Chad Holmes gives us an update on spring high school sports championships and Wausau area news. 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: Dan Shafer

In the second hour, it's Friday so we welcome Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer to the show! We're talking about the gridlocked state budget impasse and try to figure out why they are at a stand still. Next and we couldn't get away from it, but Dear Leader and The Shadow President are fighting on Social Media. But it's important to keep our eyes on the prize as Wisconsin's Senior Senator has come around to the Big Bill For Billionaires. Then, for Audio Sorbet we wade into the growing concern on wake boating. And it's always the best way to close the show: This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Shrinky Dink Edition Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 9 -11 am across the state. Subscribe to the show as a podcast so you don't miss an episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

We'll talk to Civic Media political editor Dan Shafer about the ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to deport almost anyone they want to take away, even if they're law-abiding and doing good works in our communities. Plus, Chad Holmes tells us about stories he's covering for Civic Media around Wausau. 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: Dan Shafer

State Assembly Rep. Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) has an update on an Assembly Education Committee with Republican leadership more interested in culture wars and sideshows than on improving our kids' schools. Earl Ingram sets up an interview series with Dr. Howard Fuller about the earliest days of the voucher schools program. Benefit specialist Zab Martinez outlines how Trump's massive budget cuts will hurt lots of families in Wisconsin. Dan Shafer previews his new column on lawmakers he'll be watching as the Legislature's session rolls into the 2026 elections. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow 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 https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Guests: Dan Shafer, Earl Ingram, Zab Martinez

Pat and Dan Shafer talk about recent election results around the world that again show how politicians trying to bring Trumpism to their countries aren't seeing a lot of results at the ballot box. And Chad Holmes talks about a personal healthcare experience that should remind all men of a certain age not to take their health for granted. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow 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 https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Guests: Dan Shafer, Chad Holmes

Dan Shafer is not only the Political Editor of Civic Media, but he's also the Found of the multi-award winning Recombobulation Area. Dan joins us every Friday to recombobulate the news from around the state. We're talking about the gutting of the state budget by the Republicans, Tax Credits for movies made in Wisconsin and The New Pope, who is Southside for life (IYKYK). We wrap it all up with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Tanks For The Memories 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

The Wisconsin Legislature has scheduled a busy week of committee hearings. But some of the bills being put forward by Republican lawmakers are retreads—vetoed previously by Gov. Evers and sure to be rejected again, since lots of folks think legislators could be doing more to help struggling families rather than punishing them for losing their jobs or for simply being poor. We'll get an update from Dan Shafer. And we'll check in on stories around the Wausau area with Chad Holmes. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow 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 https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Guest: Dan Shafer

Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich recently wrote a column for Civic Media's Dan Shafer with his feelings of what Democrats should do differently in order to win more elections in 2026. Mayor Genrich joined Pat Kreitlow to talk about the essay and engage in some back-and-forth about where Democrats can put more emphasis on getting results rather than the process of seeking results. Pat also gives his thoughts on Donald Trump's first 100 days and welcomes guest WI State Senators Kelda Roys and Jeff Smith as well as Assembly Member Jodi Emerson. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow 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 https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

We'll begin a weekly series of check-ins with Dan Shafer, Civic Media political editor and founder of the online news site The Recombobulation Area. He'll tell us about the big political stories he expects to follow each week—and we suspect he'll also express a high level of angst about his beloved Milwaukee Bucks. Plus, he's hosting a Recombobulation Happy Hour! We'll also check in with Chad Holmes on stories and topics he's following in the Wausau area. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow 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 https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Guest: Dan Shafer

In the second hour, it's Friday, so we welcome Dan Shafer, Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of the multi-award winning, Recombobulation Area. We're talking about Ben Wikler, the Chair of Wisconsin Democratic Party is stepping down and we discuss his impact for the state and who might be taking over. For today's Audio Sorbet, we want to know: What is the thing you did as a kid, you won't do now? And we're rounding out the week with yet another installment of the (yet to be) award winning This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Fasten Your Seatbelt 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

In our second hour, Dan Shafer is Civic Media's Political Editor as well as the founder of the EVER MORE award winning Recombobulation Area and he joins us to talk about Tuesday's election. We're going over the campaign strategies, as well as the noticeable push to the Left as evident by the results. Then it's time for some Audio Sorbet with a question: What is your favorite bad movie? Does it have Charlton Heston? Are there killer birds involved? We hear from you! And we're wrapping up the week with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Here Kitty Kitty 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

Political editor Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area says it best in his new column: “Wisconsin is exhausted, politically. But we cannot let that exhaustion get us down. We have to pick ourselves up and make this happen. The cavalry is not coming. It's up to us.” Why a downturn in public perception of national Democratic leadership isn't great timing for a state Supreme Court election, and yet Wisconsin voters may find a way to answer the bell and put up a fight one more time. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 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 https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer is here to talk about the latest Marquette Law School Poll, including numbers not being discussed by the press! And those numbers, give us some comfort on how we feel, versus how we're represented in Madison. Then, Pete Schwaba, Host of Nite Lite stops by to talk about the new Green And Gold film and we see if he has pointed out the one aspect of the movie that Jane can't seem to move past. You know what's the best pairing with a Wisconsin Fish Fry? This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Hot Stuff 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guests: Dan Shafer, Pete Schwaba

On this Friday edition of the show, Jane is out and Greg is in the big chair, but don't you worry! In the first hour, Civic Media Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer is here! Today, Dan and Greg are talking about an ad from Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate, Brad Shimel. There is a frank discussion about using kids in political ads and we hear from you on the matter. Then it's time to celebrate Hollywood's biggest night, well the host of it anyway. Our fearless friends talk about how much they love Conan O'Brien and what he will bring to the 275 hour ceremony. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

In our second hour, we're Recombobulating....ON A WEDNESDAY!! That's right, Civic Media Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer joins us to talk about the races for State Superintendent, as well as Supreme Court (spoiler, it's all about the money...again) and Summerfest is coming and the lineup is out! And we wouldn't leave you empty handed, it's time for This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Step This Way 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

The race for the national Democratic Party chair is heating up and Wisconsin's own Ben Wikler is emerging as the frontrunner. Jane and her co-host for the day, Civic Media's political editor and founder of the Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer discuss the contest between Wikler and Minnesota's Ken Martin before talking about new transportation secretary Pete Hegseth's peculiar plan to award more infrastructure funding to areas with higher birth rates. Then, Dan and Jane are joined by Journal Sentinel investigative reporter John Diedrich to discuss his on going series on gun violence 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

Civic Media's own Dan Shafer from the Recombobulation Area joins Mark to talk about what legacy President Biden leaves after the Harris loss. They discuss what blame falls on the shoulders of the former President for not bowing out earlier, and the damage done to the party as a whole from the fallout. They also talk about the whirlwind of a first week in office for President Trump. Finally, they touch on what the Democrats need to do in order to have success again. "They got to change the way they talk to people." Dan Shafer in reference to the Democrats In Mark's final segment, he gives his thoughts on whether or not Kamala Harris had the right or wrong message, and what he believes needs to be the focus of talking points for Democrats in the next election cycle. "We have to talk about the dangers of this type of politics. That has to be a huge message." Mark Becker during his Musings Rational Revolution with Mark Becker is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 2pm across the network and Sundays at 1pm. 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: Dan Shafer

In the second hour, we break down all the week's news with Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulate Area, Dan Shafer. And to close out the week, we give you another installment of This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Oops Wrong Number 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

With Jane and Greg off for some extra time over the holiday, Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of the Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer, fills in. He kicks of the show recapping his holiday before giving a brief overview of Alice Herman's article regarding major Trump donors with Wisconsin ties allegedly hiring illegal immigrants. In the second half of the hour, he is joined by Alice Herman herself to dive deeper into what she uncovered while writing the article. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

Dan Shafer, founder of the Recombobulation Area, continues his day in the hot seat, now joined by Civic Media's own Luke Mathers. They start the hour discussing their thoughts on Dan's conversation from last hour before moving onto the Milwaukee Bucks fantastic turn around. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

In the second hour, Dan Shafer, founder of The Recombobulation Area and Civic Media's Political Editor joins just to talk about A new piece on funding, Act 10 and Christmas music! Specifically an opinion on a holiday favorite. as well And with the holidays just around the corner, we end today's show with a festive This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Ho Ho No 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

Dan Shafer, Founder of the Recombobulation Area and Civic Media's Political Member, joins host Mark Becker to answer this: What really happened in Wisconsin in the 2024 Presidential Election? Besides discussing the closeness of the Presidential Election, Mark also asks Dan about the difference between the 3rd Congressional District and the 8th. What's next for Wisconsin in 2026? And how will Tony Evers do if he runs for re-election? Mark muses in the last segment about the CEO Assassin and his thoughts on the situation that is brewing. 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. Guests: Dan Shafer, Mark Becker

It's Friday, which means it's time to Recombobulate with Civic Media's Political Editor as well as award winning journalist Dan Shafer. Whether it's Ben Wikler or going to see Jon Stewart last night, we're going to break down all of the news affecting us all. And to cap this week off right, it's time for This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Creepy Crawly 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

Wisconsin spoke loudly about their desire to see schools get the proper funding, but with a nearly $4 billion surplus and millions being spent on vouchers, why aren't we asking the state to foot the bill? Dan Shafer makes a special appearance today to talk about his new article on The Recombobulation Area, discussing his takeaways from last week's election. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

It's Friday, it's 11:06am which means we welcome Civic Media Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer. And together we want to know...where's the California Guy? Eric Hovde has yet to concede the US Senate race or really make any type of statement. Then, we will try to focus on some of the positive things we can do in the face of a second Trump administration. And we wrap up the show with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Let's Go Yachting 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

In the second hour, we kick things off with Civic Media's Political Editor, Dan Shafer as we enter The Recombobulation Area and we're talking about Robyn Vos calling out his co-workers and late night ballot dumps explained! Then we welcome Tyler Maas Co-Founder of The Milwaukee Record and we're talking fun events, fall happenings and maybe a good food based contest? Tune in to find out! We close out the show and the week with another installment of This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Sister Act 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guests: Dan Shafer, Tyler Maas

It's Friday and it's time to talk about Wisconsin's most rumpled Congressman Glenn Grothmann, who went on TV to talk about all the non proof he has about voter fraud. Then we celebrate a win for the local journalism with an update The Pilot And Review. And it's Friday, so it's time to talk to Dan Shafer! He is the founder of The Recombobulation Area and serves as the Political Editor of Civic Media. We're discussing his newly published election guide. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

On today's show: - Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area with his weekly look at Wisconsin politics - Sophia Wong Boccio of Asian Pop-up Cinema (https://www.asianpopupcinema.org) - Karl Weber, author of Why Books Still Matter Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

In the second hour, Dan Shafer is here recombobulate all the stories from the week and oh did we mention that he is the new Political Editor for Civic Media? Well he is and we're excited to have him here! Then Producer Extraordinaire Todd Michaels joins us to talk about his love for ghosts and all thing spooky stories and maybe, just maybe will make a believer out of Greg. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guests: Dan Shafer, Todd Michaels

We made it to Friday and we're talking about the first official sit down interview with Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. We go over the tone of the discussion versus the rhetoric of the former president and total convicted felon. We then welcome the founder of The Recombobulation Area and NEW Political Editor of Civic Media, Dan Shafer to talk about the interview, as well as the GOP Town Hall event in La Crosse last night 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

It's Friday! We did it! Greg is filling in for Jane and we welcome Amy Westrup from ComedySportz to guest host with Greg and Calvin and they're recapping the DNC with guests Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area, as well as Shawn Phetteplace, the Campaigns Director for Main Street Alliance to give their thoughts on the week's event. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

Tennessee state Rep. and candidate for U.S. Senate Gloria Johnson talks to Patti Vasquez at the DNC. They're joined by The Recombobulation Area's Dan Shafer. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on WCPT.

It's not about the man, it's about the plan. While Donald Trump is holding hours long events and rambling in front of piles of groceries, the work on Project 2025 continues. Then award winning writer and founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer joins the show to talk about this past Tuesday's primary election and the road to November. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

It's Friday and that means, start with some good stuff: Tim Walz. But people are slinging mud at his military record and trying to make the nickname "Tampon Tim", a thing. We breakdown the misconceptions and mis/disinformation and make sure you know the truth. Then it's time to welcome Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area to discuss the latest Marquette Law Poll showing some interesting shifts in the numbers, but remember, Polls don't vote, you do. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

It's Friday! We're covering Trump at the NABJ as well as why the show actually started late (you'll be shocked). Then its time for another installment of The Recombobulation Area with Dan Shafer. We're talking about the primary in the 3rd District and its getting spicy! 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

In the second hour, we have Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area here to give his take on the week down at the RNC as well as his thoughts on the former president's speech. We then switch gears to talk about a legend who left us yesterday. Bob Newhart was many things to many people, but he was an absolute comedy legend and in the last half of the show, Jane and Greg pay tribute to him with clips, stories and true adoration. They then get into a discussion on the best TV theme songs and it's agreed upon that the 70's hit different with music and content. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

It's the final day of the RNC and we're diving right into the pool with the lack of a topic in the speeches at this year's convention. Don't be fooled, the GOP hasn't changed their mind or soften their stance, they're just waiting in the tall grass for 2025. Then it's becoming painfully clear that this event is not about a party looking to unify, in fact they seem as if they can't stomach some of the very people who stand for their values. We also give you an update on Wisconsin's very own, Derrick Van Orden. Then it's time to welcome Dan Shafer from the award winning Recombobulation Area to get his thoughts on this week and how it has affected Milwaukee. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

In the second hour of the show, we start with a Dan Shafer hanging out to discuss the way Trump and the GOP have framed the conversation over the past few years into the tale they tell now. We then wish a happy 40th to Culver's, a Wisconsin Tradition! Next we have Paul Noonan from the Acme Packing Company stopping by to talk Packers, Draft picks and why the home run derby is like watching batting practice. Finally, Civic Media's own Brittney Merlot stops by for another edition of Weather and Wine and she lets us know that the cooler temps are here, but not to stay. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

It's Friday and Jane is on vacation, so you got Greg for two hours! Things kick off with Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area and we're talking about a decision handed down by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on drop boxes. Then, Greg and Calvin talk about fireworks and why do they have to be sooooo loud and soooooo close and soooooo neverending?! In the last half hour, the UK had an election yesterday and it's a statement not only on democracy and the need for change, but also how its OK to say "I lost" and I'm sorry. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guests: Dan Shafer, Bryan Kelly

There was a debate last night, if you didn't know and it was hard to watch, to say the least. Jane and Greg give an overview of last night's event, as well as wonder where were the fact checkers during the debate? We're also covering the new decisions coming out of the US Supreme Court. Then we welcome Dan Shafer from the award winning Recombobulation Area to talk RNC, as well as some more debate talk. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

The show opens with breaking news of The US Supreme Court handing down a decision on guns. Then we're talking about about people who just can't seem to act their age, elected people, people we pay with our tax dollars. Then a truly disturbing discussion about a religious leader and a 12 year old girl, you do the math. Finally, it's Friday, so we welcome Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area to break down two questions being put to a referendum vote in this year's primary. And then he discusses his sit down interview with Senator Tammy Baldwin. 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 netork and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

It's Friday with Jane and Todd Allbaugh coming to you LIVE from Amery!! The weather is beautiful, the sun is out and the former president thinks Milwaukee is Horrible, but Jane says we need to keep our minds on what's important. What's more important? There are people who are now starting to change their minds on IVF and we can't understand why. We then welcome Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area to expound more on the former president's comments and why this just leads to bigger problems. 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

Today's guests: - Vikki Rogers, German exchange student, David Heller afs.org - Dan Shafer, Journalist and editor at The Recombobulation Area https://www.therecombobulationarea.news/ Lizz Winstead, Abortion advocate, legendary comedian, and host of https://mswmedia.com/show/feminist-buzzkills-live-the-abortion-access-front-podcast/

Friday is here and we bring forth a show brimming over! Despite our best efforts to warn people, Congress has taken it upon themselves to pull out of NATO. While not a long list and the measure failed, you can't help noticing a local guy on the "Yes" votes. Then, there's more drama in the Wisconsin GOP than ahttps://x.com/DanRShafern episode of The Days Of Our Lives! Finally, it's time for Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area here to makes sense of all the news that is newsing around 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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

If you haven't heard, former president and all caps texter, Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records and became America's first president to be labeled as "A felon". Then we premiere a new ad from our friends at the We Got Nothing Else Super PAC and the 1% want your help! And it's Friday, so we welcome Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area to talk about the response from the Wisconsin GOP regarding yesterday's verdict. Also, it's mailbag time, so submit those questions and comments to Dan! As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer