Civic Media Spotlight

Maggie is out for the week, but filling in expertly is James Santelle, host of Civic Media's weekend law show Amicus. Santelle navigates through critical legal updates, including a pivotal Supreme Court ruling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's constitutionality. Understand the implications of this 7-2 decision penned by Justice Clarence Thomas and its potential ripple effects on federal agencies. Santelle also provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing trial of former President Donald Trump, featuring testimony from key witness Michael Cohen.

Maggie is joined for this hour by Navy veteran, small business owner, and former congressional candidate, Tom Palzewicz. They discuss money in politics and the inevitable corruption it causes, while still emphasizing that the majority of people working in government are good people. Maggie ends the show on a positive note, discussing the story of Vel Philips to commemorate the statue being built in her honor at the capital building in Madison.

Maggie forecasts what the federal judiciary would like under a second Donald Trump presidency using a right-wing think tank's short list of potential Supreme Court candidates. On this list are the man behind "enhanced interrogation doctrine," several who are participating in the Columbia Law School boycotts, and many other unsavory individuals. She also takes a look at court decisions made by Trump appointees, including the overturn of Roe v Wade.

Peter Burgelis, newly-minted county supervisor, joins Maggie for this second hour of investigating the age-old question, what makes a GOOD elected official?

Additionally, Maggie breaks apart Trump's wishlist for his Supreme Court picks, should he ever see the inside of the Oval Office again.

Kicking off this hour, Matenaer On Air is joined by Dr. Karin Tamerius, a political psychiatrist, and the founder of Smart Politics which is a nonprofit that teaches progressives how to communicate more productively and persuasively with people who disagree with them, including conservatives. They talk about the work necessary to have those discussions and what it takes from those trying to do the convincing.

Then, on Up North News Radio with Pat Kreitlow, Pat dives into Microsoft’s president commenting on bringing thousands of jobs to Racine. Pat then calls out House Speaker Mike Johnson for playing the fear card about election integrity and exposes Rep. Tom Tiffany for playing politics with the US census.

After that, the John & Gordy Show is joined by Associate Editor of the Cap Times John Nichols to comment on the encampment at UW Madison, and shares how protest relates to the Wisconsin Idea.

Last but not least, Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is joined by stand-up comedian Rocky LaPorte. Rocky talks about his start in stand-up comedy, shows Rocky has coming up in Wisconsin, and Rocky's favorite places to perform.

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Kicking off the hour, Maino & the Mayor is proud to welcome back Jake VandenPlas from the Door County Farm for Veterans. He not only speaks about some of the programs that they have going on at the farm, but also his story in the military. Besides talking about the programs, he also talks about sustainable farming, in general, and many of the programs that the farm gives back to every year.

Then, the Maggie Daun Show opens with some lighthearted reflections on baseball after 2 great games played by the Brewers at home and away. She's gonna cover the news of the day too, we HAVE to - but baseball first.

After that, the Earl Ingram Show is joined in the studio by Reverend Greg Lewis, executive director of Souls to the Polls Wisconsin, to discuss the barriers preventing people from voting and the importance of making sure everyone feels empowered to do so.

Finally, the Todd Allbaugh Show gets a surprise call from Jane Matenaer, host of Matenaer On Air to discuss political fundraising and Snoop Dogg!

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Kicking off this hour, Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba was joined by Erik Kjelland of The Mascot Theory joins the show. Eric talks The Mascot Theory, their tour dates coming soon, and Every Sign of Life, The Mascot Theory's new album.

Then, the John & Gordy Show is joined by Dahlia Saba from Students for Justice in Palestine and provides her take on the last few days at the encampment and where things are progressing at the University of Wisconsin.

After that, the Chad Holmes Show talks to Hans Breitenmoser about how the new fair maps legislation has helped get better candidates on the ballot in 2024 and more competitive races. However, there is still to be done to make sure that the gerrymandered maps don't return in the future.

Finally, this week's Spotlight wraps up with the Don Rosen Show being joined by Kelly Kruse, Executive Director of the Downtown Racine Corporation, to discuss all the fun events coming to Downtown Racine in May and June.

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Kicking off this hour of the Civic Media Spotlight, Ron Brooks VP from the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) joined Maino & the Mayor to talk a bit more about the WAMI awards that will take place in Green Bay on May 19th at the Epic Center. The show also discusses with Ron the importance of music and the arts in schools. Ron also announces the 2024 inductees into the WAMI Hall of Fame!

Then, Pat Kreitlow shares his thoughts on how Republican legislators blocked millions for the UW System until they could blackmail diversity programs. Now they’re blocking millions to clean up contaminated drinking water, millions of dollars to address a healthcare crisis in the Chippewa Valley, and now they’re blocking $36 million in opioid settlement money from being used for proven treatment and counseling programs.

After that, the Chad Holmes Show is joined by 7th District Congressional candidate Kyle Kilbourn to discuss his campaign and current events around central and northern Wisconsin.

Rounding out the Spotlight, the John and Gordy show was joined by Lisa Gaumnitz from Save Our Song Birds and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to talk about "Fat Bird Week".

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