In the second hour, Jim Santelle, host of Amicus: A Law Review joins the show to discuss the news coming out of Minneapolis regarding the second shooting and a threat from the president against the community. We discuss the origins of the law cited by Trump and what it means for our democracy when the Senate votes to give the president more power then The Constitution intended. Then, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer JR Radcliffe joins us to talk about two things he loves: Packers Football and a certain hard rock band from the late 90's. And finally, we bring the show to a close with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Ocean Of Love Edition.

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There was another shooting in Minneapolis involving ICE with the president weighing in and making a threat to invoke 19th Century law in the Midwest. Next we go over some of the headlines in the news including a statement from a Tech giant on their roles in the discussion regarding data centers, as well as The Wisconsin Farmers Union meeting with our lawmakers and why it involves our Sheriffs. Then, we speak with Peg Sandeen, who is the CEO of Death With Dignity. They are a leading organization of end-of-life advocacy and policy reform. Peg tells her heartbreaking story and how it brought her to do this work for all who want options when it comes to their lives. We also talk about what a patient goes through to access this option and dispelling rumors, myths and language meant to stop the conversation, a conversation with a majority of support.

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In the second hour, we welcome Kyle Clower, the Executive Director of Serve Wisconsin, which oversees both the Wisconsin Chapter of AmeriCorps, but also has information on so many opportunities to volunteer in your community. He discusses the mission of the organization, how AmeriCorps is for people of all ages (yes, Seniors, too!) and how you can be of service on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is a National Day of Service in this country. For Audio Sorbet, we highlight a local business in Wisconsin and today with speak with Hellcat Tattoo Co. in Madison! We discuss their history and how they support their neighborhood and community. And we're wrapping it all up today with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Monkeying Around Edition.

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Due to expiring tax credits, there are over a million people in this country not signing up for health insurance through the ACA, nearly 20,000 of them live in Wisconsin. We discuss what Congress is doing to remedy this problem, what the Senate could do and how you can help. Then, more work in Madison with a bill to combat SLAPP suits and a proposed constitutional amendment which shows our leaders don't know what DEI does for people. Then we speak with our friends from The Milwaukee Public Museum about their "Greatest Hits" series as they set to move out of the current location and open the doors on their new place...what do they have in common? Greg doesn't know where either of them are located apparently.

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In an article from The New Republic, Chicago citizens are working diligently and swiftly to push back against the presence of ICE in their neighborhoods. And if you want to know more about what happens if ICE comes to your community, click here. For Audio Sorbet, we're celebrating the life and legacy of Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead and we want to know: were you a Dead Head? And because we're all amazing, let's close the show out with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Fleeing Cars Edition.

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We kick off the show, with Bryna Godar, a Staff Attorney with UW's State Democracy Research Initiative. We are talking about the next steps for Minnesota in their pursuit of a lawsuit against the ICE Agent who killed a Minneapolis citizen in her car last week. She discusses the process, as well as the hurdles of mounting a case against the Federal government in any situation let alone the current administration. When then talk about an update from Wisconsin Hospitals with regard to the proposed rules from The US Department of Health And Human Services and gender affirming care. Click here to listen to our conversation with Abigail Swetz, Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin regarding this matter and how this will affected our friends and family.

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In the second hour, we welcome Dr. Kristin Lyerly to the show and we're discusses the controversial relaxation of the vaccination schedule by the Department of Health and Human Services, emphasizing the importance of sticking to proven medical advice amid political interference. For Audio Sorbet, we say goodbye to another Packers Season and give our thoughts on where they go from here. And as always, we give you another installment of This Shouldn't Be A Thing - For The Dogs Edition.

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A grand mystery in New Zealand is upon us as one man, and a board of experts are trying to figure out how his racing dog got ahold of some drugs!

And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to [email protected] and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:52 a.m. for “This Shouldn’t Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!

To kick off the show, we have a great discussion with Alexandra Huneeus, a UW Law Professor as well as an expert in International Law and Human Rights to shed light on the U.S. intervention in Venezuela. The segment highlights the complexity of international legal systems, distinct from domestic law, and the controversial framing of Venezuela's situation around drug trafficking. In the second part, Miguel Aranda, a candidate for Wisconsin's first congressional district, shares his motivations for running, emphasizing Latino representation and the critical issues facing his community. Aranda passionately critiques political narratives around Latino voters and ICE's actions in Minnesota.

As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way!

What do you do when a bunch of youngsters flood your business and leave a mess and refuse to leave? You post it to social media and make the best of a crazy situation!

And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to [email protected] and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:52 a.m. for “This Shouldn’t Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for listening!