Rational Revolution

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly joins the show. They talk all things back to school, from the new re-organization of DPI to the new ways school districts work with children who have learning disabilities. They also spend time talking about vouchers and how school funding is, as Dr. Underly said, “a car running on fumes.“

Mark then talks about his experience going through school as a child with ADHD and talks about how he is encouraged to see education changing in how they help those kids.

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Starting off this hour of Civic Media Spotlight, We have the Maggie Dawn Show. Filling in for Maggie Daun, Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang sit down with Judge Chris Taylor, Candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court to talk about her campaign.

After that, we have Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba. Pete welcomes Madison film critic Rob Thomas to discuss this year's standout movies and the charm of strip mall bars. The episode wraps up with a lively chat about the dining gem Tornado Club and Madison's quirky National Mustard Museum.

To finish off the week, we have Mornings with Pat Krietlow. The future is being built in Superior, with a successful first phase for the state’s first city-owned, open access broadband network. The plans predate the pandemic, but it was President Biden’s American Rescue Plan that really got things rolling. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow sits down with Superior Mayor Jim Paine about how the city is beefing up its online connections by replacing monopoly control with competitive pricing from multiple internet service providers.

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Welcome to the Civic Media Spotlight! To begin this hour, on Matenaer on Air, Jane and Greg talk about an article from The Wisconsin Examine and break down how much the average household will get from the tax cut in the new Wisconsin state budget (spoiler alert: It's the surplus).

Then on the Todd Allbaugh Show, he begins to talk about a conversation dealing with RFK Jr.'s cuts to mRNA research. Vaccines using mRNA saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, and research surrounding them was promising for cancer treatment.

And to wrap up the week, John and Gordy talk with Mike McCabe, author of "Miracles Across County Q" as well as an executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, about farmers losing their labor force because of immigration due to the Egg Bill. They mention how many farmers are filing for bankruptcy and the reasons behind the madness.

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Mark is joined by Festival Foods CEO Mark Skogen (amongst many other titles)! They talk about what makes Festival Foods special and why it means so much to give back to the community. Mark shares about his baseball team The Green Bay Rockers, the concert event center, and how he got through the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.

First up on the second hour of the Civic Media Spotlight,  Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez joins the Maggie Daun Show to discuss the announcement of her 2026 gubernatorial run. Drawing on her healthcare background and bipartisan credentials, Rodriguez outlines a platform focused on expanding healthcare access, addressing housing shortages, and supporting small businesses.

Valley Focus with Lisa Hale is next. Civic Media Northeastern Wisconsin Bureau Chief Lisa Hale sits down with Karen Schneider to talk about the revised Children's Day Parade from the Kiwanis in Oshkosh this weekend.

After that, Pat from Mornings with Pat Kreitlow talks about Medicare and Medicaid turning 60 years old this week. Pat believes that should have been a cause for celebration, for the untold number of lives made better through healthcare security for the retired, the disabled, and other at-risk populations. Instead, that level of security is threatened like never before—and not to save taxpayers any money, simply to pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest among us.

And last but not least, John and Gordy got the pleasure of meeting with Patrick McBride, previous ball boy for the Milwaukee Brewers and author of "The Luckiest Boy in the World". Considering this was the day that John and Gordy were going to a Cubs vs. Brewers game, they mentioned how big of a rivalry those two teams have. Patrick also talks on getting to know Bob Uecker as well as preparing for another book!

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To begin this hour, Civic Media's own, Dan Shafer, joins Matenaer On Air to talk about the 2026 Wisconsin Governor's race and the speculation about Congressman Tom Tiffany running and making the statement that he is the best candidate to run. We discuss his history as a politician, as well as his strengths and weaknesses on the campaign trail.

Next, Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba celebrates the 42nd anniversary of 'Vacation,' dissecting its timeless humor and iconic scenes with guest Mike Siegel, who shares his own family road trip memories. Siegel, host of the Travel Tales podcast, also highlights his globe-trotting experiences, recommending Europe for first-time international travelers.

Following that, The Todd Allbaugh Show was going remote! Todd talked with NFL Hall of Famer, Joe Thomas, talked about how important it is to spend time with family outdoors. When Joe was initially drafted, he opted not to join the festivities in New York, instead going fishing with his dad.

The last segment is also Todd talking to Joe! This segment focuses more on his time as a Badger and how he thinks the 2025/2026 Badgers could line up with the rest of the Big Ten Conference.

To learn more about these shows 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 network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Fresh off announcing her candidacy for Governor, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez joins the show! Lt. Gov. Rodriguez talks about how Covid sparked her interest in politics, and how she’s stepped to the next level quickly. She shares how her family reacted to the decision, as well as how she plans to govern.

Mark then turns the spotlight on Congressman Tony Wied as he tries to find traction during his first term in office. Mark talks about why he has earned the nickname, “Tone Deaf Tony.” 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.

Thanks for joining us this weekend for another edition of Rational Revolution across the Civic Media radio network. This week, Mark Becker sits down with CEO of Festival Foods Mark Skogen for a conversation about business, life and so much more.

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.

We move onto the second hour of the Civic Media Spotlight. We kick off this hour with the Maggie Dawn Show. In this segment, Maggie is joined by State Senator Chris Larson for a political conversation about governing under a Republican-controlled legislature. Larson voices his frustration over missed opportunities to help leverage Democratic votes for Medicaid expansion and increased public education funding.

On the John and Gordy Show, the guys interview Matt Tramel, who's an Executive Director for Madison's Central Business Improvement District (BID). Matt is the marketer for all the wonderful events held in downtown Madison. Matt mentions Maxwell Street Days, which will take place this weekend and include amazing food as well as music.

On Mornings with Pat Krietlow, Pat learned how he’s weaponizing the Department of Justice to infiltrate Wisconsin elections databases, dismantling a safety agency that helped investigate the Superior refinery explosion in 2018, and ignoring Sens. Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin on recommendations to fill a vacancy on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.

Last but certainly not least, Northeast Wisconsin News Bureau Chief Lisa Hale talking with Noell Dickmann, Marketing Manager for the Paine Art Center, for Valley Focus. She joins Lisa Hale on Valley Focus to talk about the Nature of Light exhibit at the Paine, starting August 1st. You can learn more about the exhibit at https://www.thepaine.org/.

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