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Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. Tune in to hear from state senators, representatives, and local polticians. A great show this week! We are joined by Mike McCabe of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Mike discusses his new book, "Blue Jeans in High Places." John Boehner threatens to take Obama to court over the president's Executive Orders, but just how many has Obama issued? How does it compare to other presidents? The Tea Party attacks the establishment GOP in Mississippi.

Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America.  Tune in to hear from state senators, representatives, and local polticians. A great show this week!  We are joined by Mike McCabe of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.  Mike discusses his new book, "Blue Jeans in High Places." John Boehner threatens to take Obama to court over the president's Executive Orders, but just how many has Obama issued?  How does it compare to other presidents? The Tea Party attacks the establishment GOP in Mississippi.  

Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. Tune in to hear from state senators, representatives, and local polticians. A great show this week! We are joined by former Wisconsin Assembly Speaker and current candidate for the 15th State Senate District, Mike Sheridan. Scott Walker has been pinpointed as the center of a criminal scheme.

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America.  Tune in to hear from state senators, representatives, and local polticians. A great show this week! We are joined by former Wisconsin Assembly Speaker and current candidate for the 15th State Senate District, Mike Sheridan. Scott Walker has been pinpointed as the center of a criminal scheme.

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America.  Tune in to hear from state senators, representatives, and local polticians. In this episode Peter and Eric discuss the court ruling to allow gay marriage in Wisconsin.   This week was the anniversary of Tiananamen Square, D-Day, RFK shooting, and more. How is big money influencing politics and what has SCOTUS done to facilitate?

Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. Tune in to hear from state senators, representatives, and local polticians. We are back after a two week hiatus! Eric will talk about his recent trip to Greece! Is Scott Walker trying to cut a deal in the John Doe probe? Is Judge Randa in the pocket of the Koch brothers? All of this and much much more!

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America.  Tune in to hear from state senators, representatives, and local polticians.   We are back after a two week hiatus!  Eric will talk about his recent trip to Greece!  Is Scott Walker trying to cut a deal in the John Doe probe?  Is Judge Randa in the pocket of the Koch brothers? All of this and much much more!  

Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. Tune in to hear from state senators, representatives, and local polticians. A great show this week! Mary Burke joins us to discuss her run against Scott Walker for Governor of Wisconsin! Scott Walker's allies in the legal system are trying very hard to shut down an investigation into his 2011-2012 recall campaign! Finally, even the wealthy agree that it is time to raise their taxes!

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America.  Tune in to hear from state senators, representatives, and local polticians. A great show this week!  Mary Burke joins us to discuss her run against Scott Walker for Governor of Wisconsin! Scott Walker's allies in the legal system are trying very hard to shut down an investigation into his 2011-2012 recall campaign! Finally, even the wealthy agree that it is time to raise their taxes!  

Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. Tune in to hear from state senators, representatives, and local polticians. On this episode we discuss Scott Walker's Voter ID law that has been ruled unconstitutional. Learn the details of this case and how it actually relates to the presidency of John Adams and the election of 1800!

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America.  Tune in to hear from state senators, representatives, and local polticians. On this episode we discuss Scott Walker's Voter ID law that has been ruled unconstitutional.  Learn the details of this case and how it actually relates to the presidency of John Adams and the election of 1800!

Our Best Show Yet! Civil Discourse is a locally run Progressive Radio Show which is hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. Great show this week! Rob Zerban joins us at 11:00 to discuss his run in the Democratic Primary for Paul Ryan's seat. At 11:30, Rob's primary opponent, Amar Kaleka, joins us to discuss his run in the primary. What seperates these candidates from each other and from Paul Ryan? Be sure to check out this week's episode of Civil Discourse to compare and contrast both Democratic candidates for Wisconsin's first Congressional District!

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a locally run Progressive Radio Show which is hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. Great show this week!  Rob Zerban joins us at 11:00 to discuss his run in the Democratic Primary for Paul Ryan's seat.  At 11:30, Rob's primary opponent, Amar Kaleka, joins us to discuss his run in the primary.  What seperates these candidates from each other and from Paul Ryan?  Be sure to check out this week's episode of Civil Discourse to compare and contrast both Democratic candidates for Wisconsin's first Congressional District!

Civil Discourse is a Progressive Radio Show hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. An awesome-jam-packed episode this week. The GOP is continue to purge any hint of moderation from their party. Tom Petri and Mike Ellis both announce that they will not seek re-election in 2014. In the second half of the show, we are joined by the Executive Director of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Mike McCabe. Mike joins us to discuss the video that was release this week exposing State Senator Mike Ellis (R) talking about illegal campaign activities. What does this mean for Ellis? What does it mean for 2014? What does it mean for Scott Walker when the 2nd ranking Senate Republican said that "Walker is working for Walker"?

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. An awesome-jam-packed episode this week.  Amar Kaleka joins us in the first half of the show.  Amar is running in the Democratic Primary against Rob Zerban for Paul Ryan's congressional seat.  Amar last his father killed in the Sikh Temple shooting in 2012.  He is now running for congress.  Tune in to hear where he stands on key issues. In the second half of the show, we are joined by the Executive Director of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Mike McCabe.  Mike joins us to discuss the video that was release this week exposing State Senator Mike Ellis (R) talking about illegal campaign activities.  What does this mean for Ellis? What does it mean for 2014?  What does it mean for Scott Walker when the 2nd ranking Senate Republican said that "Walker is working for Walker"?

Civil Discourse is a local radio show hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. Excellent show this week! We are joined by Wisconsin State Senator Jon Erpenbach to discuss Badgercare, marijuana laws, voter suppression, and more! Paul Ryan submitted a new budget, find out the specifics on this week's episode of Civil Discourse!

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local radio show hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. Excellent show this week!  We are joined by Wisconsin State Senator Jon Erpenbach to discuss Badgercare, marijuana laws, voter suppression, and more! Paul Ryan submitted a new budget, find out the specifics on this week's episode of Civil Discourse!

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. In this episode we will be joined by Laura Hanson of 350.org to give us an update on the Keystone XL Pipeline and the catastrophic predictions that the science world is making obout the future for mankind as a result of climate change. President Obama met with the Pope this week.  Hillary Clinton has a commanding edge in 2016, but new polls don't show the same Democratic enthusiasm for 2014.

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. In this episode, we are joined by Janesville's own Yuri Rashkin.  Yuri discusses the developments in Crimea. In the second segment, learn about the minimum wage, why it is important and where progress is being made.

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. This week we are joined by State Senator Tim Cullen to discuss the Republican's war on voting in the state of Wisconsin.  Gerrymandered districts: Voter ID requirements; and limiting voting hours are just the beginning.

Civil Discourse is a locally based Progressive Radio show which is hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. In this episode we talk about Ron Johnson's attack against the Post Office and the resistance he is getting from big donors in Wisconsin. Paul Ryan misrepresents the benefits of LBJ's War on Poverty.

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE Janesville Community Radio's (JCR) Civil Discourse 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this Saturday the 1st of March, live from Looking Glass in downtown Janesville, Wisconsin. JCR's Dadio's Lunch Bucket crew will be filling in for Eric and Senator Bear. Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. The Lunch Bucket crew will be filling in this week extending the show an extra hour. We have been in contact with Wisconsin State Senator Tim Cullen's staff..., he is a tentative guest at this posting. Rock County Board Supervisor Fred Yoss has agreed to sit in on the show to keep us focused on local politics. Live from Looking Glass in down town Janesville. Great Saturday morning breakfast. 

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. Yuri Rashkin joins us for a discussion on the crisis in Ukraine. The FCC attempts to restore net neutrality.  A story that gets little coverage, but will effect everyone who uses the internet. The Wisconsin state government has found a way to force workers to work overtime without pay. Scott Walker has had a very bad week with the release of 27,000 pages of emails showing a secret and illegal email system.

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local Progressive Radio Program, hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. This week we talk about Wisconsin State Senator Glenn Grothman's bill to increase the workweek to 7 days as the Republican Party continues to chip away at worker's rights. The House and Senate passed a clean debt ceiling increase.  Does this mean the GOP is "back together," or does the trained eye see that this is more proof of a fractured party? As more states recognize gay marriage rights, Wisconsin is now in the crosshairs.  Scott Walker says it won't happen, but what can we expect?

A great episode this week! Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant are joined by Wisconsin State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein who has proposed new rafting regulations in Wisconsin after the death of a young woman on the rapids. Hear our discussion on the push for redistricting reform. How does gerrymandering undercut democracy? How does it effect the way your legislators vote on laws that effect you? Scott Walker says that a raise in the minimum wage is "political grandstanding" as he promotes a tax cut on the wealthy. Mary Burke supports giving the working poor a wage increase of over $5,000.00 per year, but Scott Walker believes that a $150.00 tax cut for "the average homeowner" will be better for the economy. Learn about all of this and much more on this episode of Civil Discourse.

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. State Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) joins us for the hour!  We will be discussing her proposed "Lina's Law" for new rafting regulations.  The GOP opposes redistricting reform, but supports recall reform.  Scott Walker calls raising the minimum wage "Political Grandstanding," but proposes a tax cut that will save the average homeowner $150.00 per year, along with $50 million for the wealthiest in the state. A great episode with spirited conversations!  You want to be sure to catch this episode!

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. Great show this week!   The Wisconsin Appeals Court has ruled that the 5 county John Doe probe into Scott Walker's 2012 campagin, can continue. We then talk about specific issues from the State of the Union address.  What are the real numbers? Who really has the wealth?  What is the true unemployment rate?  Obama is taking executive action. How does his record compare with past presidents?  

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. This week we will have an update on the scandals surrounding Chris Christie and Bob McDonnell.  A bipartisan team of lawmakers has introduced legislation to reinstate the Voting Rights Act, but does it go far enough?  The DC Circuit Court has struck down Net Neutrality. What does this mean and why is it important for everyone who uses the internet?

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse, the most informative Progressive Radio in Wisconsin, is locally run and hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current news stories, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. In this episode we will talk to Chuck Ogg from Rock County Progressives.  What is the political climate in Janesville?  Kathleen Vinehoute is rumored to announce that she will not run against Mary Burke.   Congress threatens to pass sanctions on Iran, which could blow up our nuclear peace talks.  Another Cold War? And finally, Harry Reid stands up to President Obama and says that Fast Track is DOA in the Senate.  Will the TPP still pass?  What if it does?  What if it doesn't?

JANESVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO PROUDLY PRESENTS:                CIVIL DISCOURSE   Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. This week we will discuss the recent scandal surrounding 2016 Presidential hopeful, Chris Christie.  We will then dive into the issue of Free Trade.  How does it fit in with our history?  How has it effected the nation?  What does it have to do with our current economic state?  Peter and Eric will discuss this issue from several angles.

Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. In this episode we will talk about the economic outlook for Janesville.  The 2014 elections are beginning to take shape.  Pope Francis ends the year with a bang.  What did congress leave undone in 2013?

Civil Discourse is a local podcast hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. 30 years seperate these two co-hosts, offering a unique dynamic to this program. Learn about current events from a historical viewpoint.   This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. This Episode: Wisconsin ranks first in the nation for African American incarceration.  The Senate passes the budget.  Elizabeth Warren submits a bill to stop employers from doing a credit check as terms of employment. Scott Walker tries to do away with the income tax, and John Do II hangs on.