John & Gordy

After a conversation about sandhill cranes, we chat with Steve, a friend of a friend who has lived in Minneapolis all his life. He brings us an on-the-ground look at what it’s like to experience these ICE raids. According to Steve, the situation is much worse than the media has been reporting. Thousands of poorly-trained ICE agents are going car to car and door to door pulling people out and detaining them. Whatever happens, we should all be ready to help out our friends and neighbors, whether that means providing food and shelter, informing them of their rights, or any other kind of support.

During the show this afternoon, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison held a press conference on ICE actions in the state. He characterizes the federal ICE presence as an invasion and seeks legal recourse. 

In these times of chaos, it’s easy to feel like there’s nothing we can do as individuals. Even if the Trump administration attempts to stop the midterm elections, we can still vote with our wallets, and it really does make a difference. We take a few calls from listeners around the state offering hope and guidance. 

Former wrestler and Minnesota Governor Jesse “The Body” Ventura has been out of the political sphere for some time now, but ICE raids in Minneapolis have spurred him to make some spirited comments to reporters. We listen to his take on the issue.

In today’s second hour, John and Gordy return to the discussion on last week’s fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. The investigation of Renee Good’s death is still underway, but the Department of Homeland Security was quick to make definitive statements. CNN’s Jake Tapper interviewed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on why she so quickly jumped to conclusions, and her answers were less than satisfactory. Our hosts walk through the reasons they believe our fourth amendment rights are being violated by the federal government.

As we begin our third hour, Gordy shares a funny story of an AI mishap. A police department in Utah has been using artificial intelligence to turn bodycam footage into police reports, but the program apparently had difficulty distinguishing between reality and a movie that was playing in the background. The finished report declares that the police officer had been transformed into a frog. Maybe some jobs are too critical to fully replace with AI. 

After taking a few more calls comparing Wednesday’s Minneapolis ICE shooting to the Kent State shooting, John pivots to another one of his favorite topics: the absolute mess that is American insurance. He and Gordy chat about ways to navigate the complicated systems to save some money in the absence of reform.

In today’s second hour, John and Gordy review the newly-released video from the Minneapolis ICE shooter’s perspective. Online, people on both sides of the political spectrum are using this new evidence to prove their own points, and only time will tell how the courts view it. Here on this show, we believe that the video demonstrates the peaceful nature of the victim’s actions, as she can be heard telling the ICE agent that she’s “not mad” at him. After that, in the span of a few seconds, the victim is commanded to get out of her car. She begins to drive away, the agent shouts and lowers his phone, and we hear the gunshots. After shooting and killing the victim, the ICE agent quietly calls her a “f—ing bitch.” John and Gordy do not believe that this was a situation that called for deadly force. They also share a tribute to Renee Good that celebrates her motherly instincts.

As we wrap up another crazy week, the guys try to keep the reins on the show while Kathryn throws a holiday party right outside the studio. More information is emerging about Wednesday’s tragic ICE shooting in Minneapolis. John has rounded up some of the most interesting takes around the internet to share with us. 

At the bottom of the hour, Dr. Tim Slekar of BustED Pencils returns for his weekly visit to talk education. Education programs around the country are suffering, and Wisconsin is no exception. One proposed solution to our shortage of employed teachers is to issue emergency education licenses, but Tim doesn’t think this is such a great idea. Ultimately, he believes that one of our biggest issues is the deterioration of working conditions for educators. He walks through some possible ways to solve these problems.

In a festive whirlwind of humor and hot topics, the episode kicks off with John and Gordy’s cheeky tale of his beloved Christmas treats, sparking laughs with innuendos about his ‘balls.’ The conversation shifts to political drama, dissecting Trump’s controversial tirades against the media and Stephen Colbert, and the potential fallout of network license revocations. Discussions heat up over Sean Duffy’s take on federal funding for sanctuary cities, and Peter Navarro’s musings on AI and blue-collar jobs. The show wraps up with reflections on student loans, housing crises, and a nostalgic dive into holiday classics, all with a wink and a nod to the absurdity of it all.

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. 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 John & Gordy!

It’s a whirlwind Christmas Eve morning as John and Gordy tackle last-minute shopping antics and family holiday plans. The show dives into serious debates, dissecting Matt Walsh’s controversial comments on white male achievements and the backlash against DEI initiatives. They cover the shaky state of blue-collar jobs under Trump’s promises, juxtaposed with Walmart’s bleak employee message. Listeners call in with insights on college gender dynamics and festive banter about potential John and Gordy eggnog merch. The episode wraps up with a humorous take on Marvel’s movie hype, leaving listeners pondering the holiday spirit amidst societal chaos.

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. 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 John & Gordy!

In this episode, Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang host an engaging conversation with Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell. Judge Mitchell discusses his compelling speech at the No Kings Rally and emphasizes the judiciary’s role in safeguarding democracy and ensuring fairness. He expresses concern over Judge Hannah Dugan’s prosecution, highlighting the judiciary’s vulnerability to political manipulation. The episode also introduces the OTTA program, a new initiative for juvenile justice reform in Dane County. The show wraps with Matt sharing his Christmas bird count experience and a poignant poem by Longfellow, advocating peace and goodwill.

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. 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 John & Gordy!

Matt Rothschild and co-host Angela Lang delve into pressing issues from the ongoing battle over voter data in Wisconsin, spearheaded by Trump’s Justice Department, to the ludicrous ambitions of Trump naming battleships after himself. Guests like Sam Liebert reveal the fight against voter information breaches, and Lisa Bernard from the Humane Society shares heartwarming pet adoption stories. Meanwhile, Judge Everett Mitchell’s juvenile justice reform is spotlighted amidst Rothschild’s critical take on Trump’s narcissism and the political grift epidemic. From election integrity to Trump’s audacious self-aggrandizement, this episode pulls no punches.

The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. 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 John & Gordy!