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- International Fandom And ICE Cooperation (Hour 2)
We bring you the latest in news and pop culture headlines to kick off the hour. Then we head to Pittsburgh to talk to Matthias Kraus, better known as The German Packer. He tells us about his experience as an international fan of the year and how things are going at this year’s draft in Pittsburgh. We also talk to Gina Castro and Zara Norman about their reporting about sheriffs working with ICE.
Links relevant to the hour:
- The German Packer
- Some Wisconsin sheriffs are deepening ICE ties. Others are pulling back
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Guests: Gina Castro, Matthias Kraus, Zara Norman44 min - Protecting Your Benefits (Hour 1)
Good morning! Do you want to be Canadian? A new law means you may be able to have dual citizenship. We also discuss the benefits that would be deal breakers if you lost them at your job. The hour closes with Green Bay saying they want to host the NFL Draft again.
Links relevant to the hour:
- Millions of Americans may now be considered Canadian under a new law
- PTO, parental leave, pensions: Even the most prized benefits are on the chopping block
- Green Bay reflects on 2025 NFL Draft success, wants to host again
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Guests: Matthias Kraus44 min - The Return of Tiger King
Brian and Parker decide on today's stories, including: Ticketmaster's crackdown on ticket scalpers, an update on the Tiger King and a Hollywood director weighs in on an ending he wasn't sure about.
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7 min - What Is The Future of America? (Hour 3)
Our headlines include news that Texas will be allowed to have the Ten Commandments displayed in all classrooms. Sticking with education news, we talk about test scores and if they should be mandatory for getting into college. We also predict the future of America.
Links relevant to the hour:
- Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules
- UW campuses extend test-optional policy for high school class of 2027
- Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama and Biden reveal why they have hope for America’s future
- Milwaukee will be featured on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Thursday
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44 min - Packers Talk And Laws For Child Safety (Hour 2)
After news headlines and pop culture stories we give you a little preview of what Packers will do at the NFL Draft this weekend. We also tip our hat to the Cap Times after new laws pass thanks to some of their reporting.
Links relevant to the hour:
- Ireland to play a part in Packers’ 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
- Wisconsin adopts four educator misconduct laws after Cap Times reporting
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44 min - Datacenters, DHS, Plus Vaccines (Hour 1)
How would you feel about datacenters if they were floating freely in the ocean? We also discuss the DHS shut down and what is worth giving up as a new bill gains movement. The hour wraps up with how Department of Health & Human Services Secretary RJK Jr. has affected the nation’s health.
Links relevant to the hour:
- Using the ocean to power data centers
- DHS warns it will run out of money to pay airport security workers in coming weeks
- RJK Jr.’s testimony on measles outbreaks draws mixed responses
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44 min - Jobs And DOJ Investigations (Hour 3)
We discuss the unemployment rates in Wisconsin as well as other news headlines. Later, what do you think the Department of Justice is investigating this time? The show closes with some fun looking at double level seating for airplanes.
Links relevant to the hour:
- Wisconsin job numbers slide as unemployment rises to 3.4%
- DOJ’s vast conspiracy investigation into Trump foes picks up steam
- The double-level airplane seat is back with the ‘ultimate,final statement’ design
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44 min - Public Trust in Organ Donation (Hour 2)
Headlines and pop culture lead us to our conversation with UW Health transplant surgeon Dr. Nikole Neidlinger. During this month of focusing on organ donation she tells us about the decline in donations and how that affects Wisconsinites. We close the hour with more news from the Federal Reserve.
Links relevant to the hour:
- More people in Wisconsin are removing themselves from the organ donor registry, fewer are donating blood
- Trump’s Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warch testifies before Congress amid Powell probe
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Guests: Nikole Neidlinger44 min - Coincidence? Perhaps (Hour 1)
This Earth Day we ask how you look after the environment and we tell you about some invasive plants to watch for in Wisconsin. Also, ChatGPT is under investigation in Florida, meanwhile the FBI is investigating a series of scientist deaths.
Links relevant to the hour:
- Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
- At least 10 scientists tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sparking federal investigation
- Six invasive plants to be on the lookout for in Wisconsin this year
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44 min - From Robots to Bobcats (Hour 3)
This hour’s headlines take us from Iran to Cuba to the state capital. Later we talk about the White House Correspondents Dinner and some journalist’s idea to use the event as a demonstration of opposition. In this hour we talk about everything from robots to bobcats.
Links relevant to the hour:
- A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever
- Dan Rather, Sam Donaldson and others demand press call Trump out to his face at glitzy dinner in scorching letter
- Bobcat stalks and strikes Wisconsin turkey hunter
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About Daybreak w/ Brian and Jamie
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Wisconsin wakes up with Brian Noonan and Jamie Martinson on the Civic Media Network. Brian and Jamie discuss the latest national, state and local stories that are on everyone's minds. Daybreak leads…
with the facts and livens up the conversation with humor, debate, strong opinions and listener input. For engaging discussions on politics, news, pop culture and the issues that matter to Wisconsin, start your day with Daybreak with Brian and Jamie!