Rational Revolution

Political Strategist, Co-Founder of the Lincoln Project and Author of The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy, Mike Madrid joins host Mark Becker to give his expertise on the possible mass deportations that threaten the future based off what has happened in the past. There has been 2 past incidents of mass deportation in the US history which resulted in removing thousands of American Citizens.

“Do I believe he wills crack down on trying to the most violent offenders out there? And they are out there, no one is trying to dispute that, but will he go beyond that?” -Mike Madrid Find out by tuning in.

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Former Illinois Congressman and National Radio Host Joe Walsh joins Mark this week discussing post-election results and the state of the parties now. Key points are did Biden damage Kamala’s campaign by staying in the race too long? What could have been done differently to make her campaign successful?

It has never been seen before where a candidate could say anything and it doesn’t matter. “He was right a long time ago that he could shoot anyone in New York City and it wouldn’t matter. That’s a dangerous place to be.” The divide the Republican party brings in the question of whether there will be more than two parties? Or will non-MAGA republicans be considered Conservative Democrats? And how can we talk to each other in this post-election era? We cannot change minds but can we find civility again? Find out the answers in today’s show.

Rational Revolution with Mark Becker is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 2 across the network. . 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 Rational Revolution with Mark Becker.

Carlton Huffman joins Mark to help break things down post election. Carlton dives into the aspects of Trump’s campaign that ended up being successful for him and the difference between his and Vice President Harris’s campaign as well as what could have been done different. Carlton refers to Biden waiting as long as he did to drop out as part of the issue to these results.

But will Kamala run again? Carlton talks about how the democratic party may never nominate a woman as president for a long time and how heart breaking that fact alone is. Find out why when you tune in.

Rational Revolution with Mark Becker is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 2 across the network. . 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 Rational Revolution with Mark Becker.

With the election only one week away, Mark Becker is joined by Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Kris Alfheim. Dr. Lyerly and Kris talk about the sacrifice it has on family while campaigning, signs being defaced, and civil dialogue. In the last segment Mark gives his closing arguments of how the discussion went.

Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Mark Becker, and Kris Alfheim

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With the Presidential Election less than two weeks away, Mark invites Senator Rob Cowles in studio. Sen. Cowles talks about reinventing himself as he’s coming to the end of his political career, having announced in April he will not be running for re-election effectively ending the longest-serving incumbent in the Wisconsin Legislature. He thanks his supporters over the years and his staffers that stayed with him. “I’ve had a good run and it was time for me. And I’m grateful to have, lucky to have good health…” “You have to accept the results. Peaceful transfer of power”.

With massive concern of the blowback this election could present to others in the Republican party, Sen. Cowles has thought long and hard about speaking up about the current election. Sen. Cowles says “protecting the constitution and our alliances, NATO, fighting Putin and remembering what we went through, what my family went through…” has led him to his decision of who to endorse.

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First,  John, Gordy & Sam have some fun talking the new Bus Rapid Transit system in Madison, and Gordy and Sam go back and forth with John about whether or not having Republicans is better than having a one party state of Democrats on the John & Gordy Show.

Then, on the Maggie Daun Show is joined by Jo Fox from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin to talk about the Youth advocacy PPAWI is doing on college campuses ahead of this election.

Next, Jane and Greg welcome Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson to the show to talk about the work they are doing in Wisconsin, as well as the importance of getting out the vote in November. We also talk about Project 2025 and how The US Supreme Court will be a crucial factor with whomever is in the White House next year. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

Finally, the Todd Allbaugh Show is joined by journalist and author Ari Berman to talk about his new book, Minority Rule.

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Dom and Jess dig into the saddest dance party ever after Trump ended his town hall super early. And this is the man who claims that he's the fittest person to run for office and that it's HARRIS who's health should concern us! So we look at Harris' medical report and break it down. And you know, it's damn good, for anyone let alone a 59-year-old candidate for the most stressful job in the world.

Then, the Chad Holmes Show is joined by 7th District Congressional Democratic nominee Kyle Kilbourn to discuss the issues in his race against incumbent Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany.

After that on UpNorthNews Radio, US Senator Tammy Baldwin joins our friends from Motherhood for Good in our Women Win Wisconsin segment. We’ll talk about her work to protect women’s healthcare rights, fight the factors that are contributing to inflation, and cut the flow of fentanyl across our borders—if only a certain ex-president hadn’t put politics ahead of solutions.

To wrap the hour, Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is joined by Jeff Tully & Jamie Kaler who both work for National Lampoon. Jamie and Jeff talk Dogs or Cats. Then Jeff and Jamie talk about acting roles, National Lampoon, and the younger generation.

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To say Mark is geeking out is an understatement as he invites Vice President of Political Studies at the Niskanen Center, Geoff Kabaservice, to the show. Geoff, who is also author of Rule and Ruin: The Downfall of Moderation and the Destruction of the Republican Party, From Eisenhow to the Tea Party, discusses excerpts from his book and aspects of the 2024 election versus this country’s past.

Geoff says Trump wins if he loses and wins if he wins because he’ll never admit defeat and it’ll fuel his cause. “Chaos is Trump’s friend”. As we dive further into the history of the electoral process Geoff says the electoral college has never worked the way the founding fathers ever intended and the system we have now works “less well than the popular vote”. Geoff talks about how he believes the Republican Party can return to it’s roots and you can find out how in this week’s segment.

Rational Revolution with Mark Becker is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 2 across the network. . 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 Rational Revolution with Mark Becker.

Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson joins Mark this weekend to talk about why it’s too hot not to vote. Right not it’s all eyes on weather response and seeing how bad the storm surges are getting down south. So are we still denying climate change? Or can we see it’s truly happening now.

Jamie Wall, Candidate for Senate District 30, joins to guest host with Sen. Larson to dive into Project 2025. What do we know and what don’t we know and what is ultimately at stake here. One of the most effective things a voter can do is talk to them and say “Have you looked into this project and does this match up with your vision of Wisconsin and America”. Person to person conversation cuts through the constant ads and can make a true difference for anyone on the fence.

Jamie dives into why he’s running for Senate in District 30 and why he’s talking about what can be done for the community especially as food prices keep increasing at a quick rate, which sadly cannot be fixed at state level. One part of a solution is increasing the availability for housing and the pricing.

Rational Revolution with Mark Becker is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 2 across the network. . 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 Rational Revolution with Mark Becker on Civic Media.

Kicking off the hour, the Chad Holmes Show discusses the Wausau Ballot Drop Box being returned and we discuss where we stand and where we go with Nancy Stencil.

Then, in honor of playoff baseball, Maggie talks with the youngest living player to run the bases with the Negro Leagues, Dennis Biddle. Mr. Biddle shares some of his most impactful experiences on the diamond and in his life since. He started Yesterday's Negro league Baseball Players Foundation in 1996 to support players and their legacies.

Next, Charles Franklin Professor of Law and Public Policy and Director of the Marquette Law School Poll joins the Dom Salvia Show for a half hour the day of his most recent poll dropping. Charles brings some good news for the Harris-Walz ticket and for Tammy Baldwin in the most recent poll.

Finally, writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Comedian, Paul Mecurio joins Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba. Paul talks about working on a sports show, working on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and his show Permission to Speak, that is coming to Milwaukee.

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