John & Gordy

John, Gordy, and Sam kick off their final day of toil before the long Thanksgiving break by talking about the city's odd traffic engineering. We talk the National Day Calendar and Today in History, as John and Gordy reminisce about hanging around the jukebox, and watching educational films in class as kids. Later in Idiocracy, the discussion turns to trans bathroom usage - and how it wasn't a problem to Trump 8 years ago. Closing out, we hear the President-Elect sing about his love for farm life, and do some mental gymnastics to understand MTG's all-or-nothing approach to Trump's administration.

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 hour two, John and Gordy attempt to understand Demure - the TikTok-derived word of the year. We then dive into the Big Story, Nebraska's AG bringing a lawsuit to preserve the monopolies of oil companies. We check in with Brittney Merlot for a look at the chilly weather ahead, and later welcome in Jim Santelle, attorney, and host of Amicus: A Law Review, to break down the news yesterday of Jack Smith's cases against Donald Trump being thrown out of court. Jim, an employee of the Department of Justice for over 30 years, has some choice words for Merrick Garland, and the decision to wind down the prosecution of the president-elect.

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!

Its a chilly one today! After reflecting on the abolition of the wind chill (sad), the guys get into the short National Day Calendar, and Today in History with Sam. We debut the new feature showcasing TikTok videos, "Talk Talk," this time with a political rant about racism and "necessary qualifications" that only seem necessary for non-whites and non-women. Later, in Idiocracy, the guys discuss Trump's economic plan (concepts of a plan) and the disastrous effects that tariffs and tax cuts would cause. We talk Nancy Mace, and her crusade against trans bathroom use, with some responses by the Daily Show team and AOC on how ridiculous and violating it is. We also hear from Sarah McBride, the target of the attacks by Mace, about taking the high road, and trying to focus on the real issues her constituents face. Closing out hour one, the discussion turns back to economics, and how many already think things are better, even though Trump hasn't been inaugurated yet.

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 hour two, John and Gordy dive into news from SCOWI, about the cases surrounding the Wisconsin Elections Commission and Megan Wolfe, as well as the interpretation of the 1849 abortion law on the books in Wisconsin. We check in with Brittney Merlot for a look at the week's weather, and later, talk about the downward economic spiral that dramatic cuts to government spending would cause. Closing out, its story time, as John paints the picture of his life as a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode, and Gordy recounts his dramatic fall over the weekend, into a bed of pillows.

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!

Its a short week! John and Gordy start things off talking about deer season opening over the weekend, then get into the National Day Calendar, and talk Today in History with Sam. In Idiocracy for the day, John recounts his experience at a family gathering confronting his brothers, who are Trump voters. Wrapping up hour one, we dive into the new edition of The Onion, with some Thanksgiving advice.

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 hour two, John and Matt talk Project 2025, and their planned "purge," of the government. We dive into Trump's cabinet picks, breaking them down with callers, before checking in with Brittney Merlot to talk thrill seeking and what's going on in the skies. Back to politics, we cover the story of a judge striking down the Biden administration rule giving salaried workers better overtime pay, and later, Rökker joins us as he does every Friday for a preview of Max Ink Radio and local music for the weekend.

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!

Gordy's inexplicably disappeared! Thankfully, Matt Rothschild is in with John to take his place for the day. We talk Education on Substitute Educator Day, and when we check the history books, John and Matt remember November 22nd, 1963 - the day Kennedy was shot. Later, we take a bit to get to Idiocracy as the guys discuss why Trump won (it never stops!), then talk spineless Marco Rubio, flip-flopping his position on Trump. Closing out the hour, we talk cows, as John and Matt dive into how deportations would decimate the dairy industry.

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 hour two, John, Gordy, and Sam discuss the mutual horror they share of dressing up as mascots. We hear a commercial for "Mar-a-Lego," a toy for kids to try their hand at putting Trump behind bars, and also hear a take on how Democratic messaging in the election did everything right, but still failed. Brittney Merlot, back from her vacation, joins the show again to give an update on the weather and her trip down to Florida. Later, Gordy covers the unfortunate news of a Baraboo food pantry being kicked off their lease, and we hear from John about the new thawing agent the city plans to, at times, replace road salt with. We talk the disaster that Sean Duffy will be as transportation secretary, and close out talking about the spineless, flip-flopping Nancy Mace.

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!

John and Gordy talk Trump's latest grift: he's a guitar salesman now! Taking a pause from the headlines, we talk the National Day Calendar and Today in History with Sam, before returning to the topic of guitars in What's Trending. Later, we welcome to the show Dr. Tim Slekar of BustED Pencils to talk about the nomination of Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education. They also talk misconceptions about test scores, how poverty effects a child's education, and close out with the news of a Texas curriculum for elementary school kids, incorporating Christian beliefs.

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 hour two, the guys chat about Meagan Wolfe, Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, and how Republicans in the legislature have the SCOWI going after her. Later, we're joined by Beth Johnson of WayForward to talk about their annual Holiday Art Market coming up next month, along with Mike McCabe who makes his weekly appearance. This time, he discusses the Fourth Turning - part of a historical cycle in which society experiences great turbulence - and afterward experiences a phoenix moment of change and rebirth.

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!