Rational Revolution

In the first hour of the Civic Media Spotlight, we feature Rational Revolution with Mark Becker. Returning guest Carlton Huffman joins the show to discuss the Iran war, the firing of Kristi Noem, and how the Republican Party of Wisconsin has shifted from a national powerhouse to its current weakened position.

Also in this hour, we hear from Nite Lite with Pete and Greg, who are joined by Mary Mack. The comedian shares insights into her routine, what makes for a fun night, her personal favorite kind of evening, and her unique take on the Oscars.

To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow Civic Media on Facebook, X, Instagram, and Blue Sky to keep up with all of our shows!

In the first hour of the Civic Media Spotlight, we feature Daybreak with Brian and Jamie. The hosts are joined by Bill Lueders, president of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, who breaks down a recently uncovered loophole that allows lawmakers to delete records that should otherwise be accessible through open records requests.

Also in this hour, Brian and Jamie take a closer look at a headline involving Tony Evers and his veto of a childcare bill. What initially appeared to be a surprising decision becomes clearer as they dig deeper into the details, ultimately offering perspective on why the veto may have been the right call.

We also hear from Lean Local with Jim Schmitt, who is joined by Dennis Buehler, President and CEO of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation. The conversation focuses on how community members can get involved and contribute to making Green Bay a better place to live.

To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow Civic Media on Facebook, X, Instagram, and Blue Sky to keep up with all of our shows!

Returning favorite Carlton Huffman joins the show to talk about the Iran War, Kristi Noem firing, and how the Republican Party of Wisconsin went from National juggernaut to it’s current weakened state.

Mark then shares a deeply personal story of how abuse can impact lives and how important it is to know your rights.

n the next hour of the Civic Media Spotlight, we feature Daybreak with Brian and Jamie. They talk with Professor Howard Schweber, who joins the show to discuss the legality of the attacks against Iran. He explains that, despite major backlash, what Donald Trump is doing by using the military against Iran falls within existing legal authority. Schweber breaks it down line by line through constitutional law and also looks at the much murkier framework of international law.

Finally, we hear from Rational Revolution with Mark Becker. Mark talks with Madeline Summerville, a correspondent for Scripps News’ Morning Rush, who has been covering the Trump jury trials.

To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow Civic Media on Facebook, X, Instagram and Blue Sky to keep up with all of our shows!

In the first hour of the Civic Media Spotlight, we feature Lean Local with Jim Schmitt. Jim talks with Sam Dunlop, the 2010 Democratic candidate for District 4 of the Wisconsin State Assembly, about local issues and his perspective on Wisconsin politics.

Also in this hour, we hear from Nite Lite with Pete and Greg, who speak with Susan Kerns, Executive Director of Milwaukee Film, about the organization’s purchase of the Downer Theatre. They discuss what the historic theater means to Milwaukee and what the future could look like for the beloved venue under Milwaukee Film’s leadership.

To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow Civic Media on Facebook, X, Instagram and Blue Sky to keep up with all of our shows!

State Senator Kelda Roys joins the show to talk about her campaign for Governor. She talks about the responsibilities of the job, why experience matters, and how she will improve the lives of Wisconsinites if she’s elected.

They also get into a spirited discussion about the recent ICE activity and how it is unlawful, as well as how Wisconsin’s backwards laws regarding women’s health need to change. 

Hello and welcome to the second hour of the Civic Media Spotlight! In this hour, we welcome the new show, Nite Lite with Pete and Greg!

Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach take a deep dive into the world of late-night television, swapping opinions on the greatest hosts of all time. They salute icons like Johnny Carson and David Letterman, while playfully arguing over who was actually awake to watch those classic broadcasts when they originally aired.

To close out the show, Mike Clemens joins from Indianapolis with updates from the NFL Scouting Combine, covering standout 40-yard dash times, draft chatter, and the spectacle of elite athletes chasing their pro football dreams.

To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow Civic Media on Facebook, X, Instagram and Blue Sky to keep up with all of our shows!

In this hour, Jamie and Brian from Daybreak speak with Jeff Mangan, founder and president of the Transparent Election Initiative. He explains their effort to ban corporate contributions to political campaigns in Montana.

They also cover action taken by the Wisconsin Legislature to approve a new roadside drug testing tool for law enforcement. The measure would expand what officers can screen for during traffic stops, with the goal of reducing drug-impaired driving incidents.

Additionally, they talk about the resignation of a senior Treasury Department official who was also a donor to Donald Trump.

To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow Civic Media on Facebook, X, Instagram and Blue Sky to keep up with all of our shows!

National news contributor Madeline Summerville from Maddie’s Hot Take joins the show for a wide ranging discussion on the issues of the day.

Being a jury consultant, Maddie breaks down the psychology behind the messaging used by President Trump and Republicans. They talk about why it’s so important to not be divided and how we can hold truth center in our political decisions. 

Don’t miss this episode!!

State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim joins the show this week to talk about silly season, the need to work together, and why it’s important the Democrats not behave like the Republicans have since 2011 if they gain power.

Mark then shares the story of how he met Kristin, and how even a small nugget of kindness can stay with someone for years to come.