Rational Revolution

Kicking off this hour, Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba was joined by Erik Kjelland of The Mascot Theory joins the show. Eric talks The Mascot Theory, their tour dates coming soon, and Every Sign of Life, The Mascot Theory's new album.

Then, the John & Gordy Show is joined by Dahlia Saba from Students for Justice in Palestine and provides her take on the last few days at the encampment and where things are progressing at the University of Wisconsin.

After that, the Chad Holmes Show talks to Hans Breitenmoser about how the new fair maps legislation has helped get better candidates on the ballot in 2024 and more competitive races. However, there is still to be done to make sure that the gerrymandered maps don't return in the future.

Finally, this week's Spotlight wraps up with the Don Rosen Show being joined by Kelly Kruse, Executive Director of the Downtown Racine Corporation, to discuss all the fun events coming to Downtown Racine in May and June.

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Author and Political Activist Mike Madrid joins Mark Becker to talk about the involvement of groups like The Lincoln Project in the 2020 Presidential Election. He also shares what needs to happen prior to the 2024 election to help stop the Trump Train from again gaining control of our democracy. They also talk about Mike’s new book that is coming out and it’s called “Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy”.

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Kicking off this hour of the Civic Media Spotlight, Ron Brooks VP from the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) joined Maino & the Mayor to talk a bit more about the WAMI awards that will take place in Green Bay on May 19th at the Epic Center. The show also discusses with Ron the importance of music and the arts in schools. Ron also announces the 2024 inductees into the WAMI Hall of Fame!

Then, Pat Kreitlow shares his thoughts on how Republican legislators blocked millions for the UW System until they could blackmail diversity programs. Now they’re blocking millions to clean up contaminated drinking water, millions of dollars to address a healthcare crisis in the Chippewa Valley, and now they’re blocking $36 million in opioid settlement money from being used for proven treatment and counseling programs.

After that, the Chad Holmes Show is joined by 7th District Congressional candidate Kyle Kilbourn to discuss his campaign and current events around central and northern Wisconsin.

Rounding out the Spotlight, the John and Gordy show was joined by Lisa Gaumnitz from Save Our Song Birds and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to talk about "Fat Bird Week".

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Chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Ben Wikler joins Mark Becker this week to talk about this very important election year. Ben shares stories about his parents who helped shape who has become, and then talks about what he feels the party can do to connect with voters across the state of Wisconsin.

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Host Mark Becker sits and talks with Amaad Rivera-Wagner who has announced his candidacy to run for Wisconsin’s 90th Assembly District seat representing Green Bay’s east side.

Carlton Huffman joins Mark Becker for more discussion about the Donald Trump effect in politics. He has inside information about what went down after the 2020 election and the events that led up to the January 6th resurrection. Plus he shares his concerns about what may happen with the 2024 election if we’re not keeping an eye on what is already going on and being planned behind the scenes.

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Mark Becker’s guest this week is 57th Assembly District Representative Lee Snodgrass. They discuss the changes coming to the district maps in Wisconsin and what it takes to get things done in the state right now.

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Up first for the second hour of this week's Spotlight, the Todd Allbaugh Show is joined by Pat Kreitlow and Trygve Olson. The three have a good discussion as news breaks during the House hearing surrounding Wisconsin’s senior Senator, Vos flip-flopping and endorsing former President Trump, and Trump’s primary numbers continue to under-perform signaling trouble in November.

Next on the Earl Ingram Show, Earl discusses the mismatching priorities our country shows when you compare the cost of ending hunger to the campaign costs projected for the upcoming Presidential election.

After that, Matenaer On Air is joined by Maggie Daun to breakdown the "Mandate For Leadership: The Conservative Promise", put out by the Heritage Foundation. Maggie dives into the technical language and interpreting it for Jane and Greg, as well as the audience so we can all understand the ramifications of a second Trump administration.

Finally, we round out the hour with a nightcap from Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba for Pete's thoughts on March Madness, sharing how far he thinks Wisconsin and Marquette will go in the tournament. Pete and Producer Konrad shares how their March Madness brackets are doing after day one.

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We have a tremendous hour of content from morning shows across the Civic Media network. Up first, Stephanie Krubsack joined Maino & the Mayor this week. Stephanie is in Green Bay right now to do a special protégé project with the Packers, but also travels the world and blogs about her experiences. Her brand, Purevant Livving focuses on health, wellness, the environment and giving back. Purevant is part of the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. She's even eaten part of a tarantula spider! Great life story!

Then on Up North News Radio, Pat discusses the new RNC and how a portion of donations will go to help former President Trump with his legal fees and judgment payments. He opens with a comparison of what would happen if Hunter Biden were to take over the DNC and the uproar over such a situation.

After that, John and Gordy get an update about the current status of the redistricting saga in Wisconsin from the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Nick Ramos. Nick provides a recap of how the state got to where it is now in the process and shares an update on the status of the new legislative maps for the state.

Finally, Susan Feehrer-Laack, Executive Director of Racine Neighborhood Watch joins the Don Rosen Show to talk about their “Take a Taste Out of Crime” fundraiser, Friday night at Roma Lodge, and how our listeners can get involved with Neighborhood watch.

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