We've all been there - you've had too much to drink, you gotta sleep it off and maybe you texted your ex, but it happens! Be it man, woman or woodland critter.

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In the wake of federal legislation which has clamped down on hemp, hemp usage and dispensaries (with attempts from the state, too), a bipartisan group of lawmakers are looking to protect those owners, employees and customers, though with new hoops added. Next, as the topic of data centers becomes more prevalent, so does the opposition of the people who want to know these projects will do for and to, their communities. Then, what constitutes “private land” and when is it trespassing and when is it a stroll on the beach?

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The second hour opens with a look at all the best pardons from the Trump Administration including a former South American President who was let out after a tiny dustup with some white dust. We also discuss Civic Media’s participation in Giving Tuesday and you can click here to find out more. Then, it’s time once again for Teri Barr, Civic Media’s Genie Of Just About Everything” and we’re talking Slice of Wisconsin with the focus on a German tradition that might not be as traditional as we think. And its time for another installment of This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Take A Spin Edition.

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!

For the low low price of $390,000 you can have the latest piece of tech that helps you with something we can already do, for almost nothing! Because, TECHNOLOGY!!!

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!

There is no doubt that AI is growing and we are becoming more and more reliant, but two counties in Wisconsin are using it for official business and we talk about the implications and how this can affect the experience for the citizen. Next, Civic Media’s own Pat Krietlow is back and former WI Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes has announced that he is running for Governor and we have thoughts, as well as a “solution” in dyer search of a problem, this time it targets those who may have two passports.

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!

In our second hour, Mika Dahiya, Head of Civilian Investigations and Support and a founding member of zeroShadow, a leading cryptocurrency and Web3 incident response firm. She is here to talk about the many scams which affect folks of all ages. For Audio Sorbet, we’re keeping it simple and light, catching up from the weekend and dodging the weather. And to celebrate our return from a long holiday weekend, we have This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Look At That S Car Go Edition.

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!

A farmer is France has hit some hard times, as a high price delicacy worth hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen. Sacrebleu!

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!

Do you have your REAL ID? Earlier in the year, we spoke about the deadline to obtain one and it seems in 2026 a new process is coming and it will not be convenient. Then, as states grapple with budgets and what they can afford, one popular medication could possibly become far more expensive. Next, Charles Franklin is a Marquette University Law School Professor and Director of Law School Poll, which is one of the most respected in the nation. He joins us to talk about the latest poll numbers, as well as what it means for both parties and why good numbers, don’t mean your candidate will win.

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!

The holiday weekend is here and we hope you’re enjoying family, friends and leftovers! We have a fantastic collection of our favorite moments from this week! we welcome Dr. Gabriel Velez, who is an associate professor and developmental psychologist at Marquette University and we’re discussing how technology is not only affecting our teens, but adults. We also talk about how adults can meet kids half way in order to understand the struggles of our young people in a very fast, very changing world. For Audio Sorbet, we want to know: if you had an appetizers-only Thanksgiving, what would be on your plate? And to celebrate the holiday, we give you This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – That’s Revolting Edition.

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!

In the second hour of the show, we welcome Lisa Schiller from The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin to talk to us about the 12 Scams of Christmas and how you can be on the lookout! Then, Teri Barr aka Civic Media’s Genie of Just About Everything is here to talk about the good ol’ days of Thanksgiving when everything was closed and you did your shopping when it counts – 48 hours before Christmas. Then it’s time to stick a fork in this one and serve it with stuffin’, taters and This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Bear With Me Edition.

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!