The Dom Salvia Show

Matt Rothschild joins us as cohost for the day. At the top of the hour, we bemoan the eternal evasion of responsibility and consequence our President enjoys. He disobeys judges and flouts the authority of the entire judiciary branch? No problem. He rejects the authority of the legislature to control the budget? Not an issue! He commits massive fraud in New York and earns status as a convicted felon for it? Nobody (it seems) cares! Evasion after evasion, for his wealth and his status. And now, GOP lawmakers around the country are avoiding holding town halls after those who have have been confronted by disappointed constituents. The latest such case coming from a deep-red district of Nebraska. And what about the less MAGA-sympathetic GOP members like Senator Murkowski (R-AK)? Well she says that those who share her “concerns” are being quiet because they’re scared for their political lives…

We hear from audience members who share frustrations and concerns over the trajectory of this administration. And then we finish the day, as always, with something good. Matt brought some Margaret Atwood to share today- listen to her piece “Night Poem” and enjoy the serenity.

Join Dom Salvia every afternoon from 4-6pm for news (some), humor (more), and great conversation (always)! Listen throughout the state of Wisconsin on the Civic Media network and worldwide on the Civic Media app. Call or text to join the fun at 855-752-4842. If you love our music and want to listen to our full bumper library, check it out!

Matt Rothschild joins us as cohost for the day. We begin our news coverage in Milwaukee. Well, at least in the conspiracy that somehow, in each election, shenanigans occur in Milwaukee that causes *some* Republican candidates to lose. Judge Brad Schimel, candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, began laying his election rejection seed corn based on this tired old trope. Of course, we hear this any time a Republican fears they may lose- or after they DO lose- the state. Because of a law that prohibits the counting of absentee ballots until election day. Milwaukee has a large population of absentee voters, and represents a very liberal region. These two factors combine to cause the appearance of a “ballot dump” late into election night as the absentee ballots are finally fully counted and reported. This doesn’t need to be a problem. There was a bipartisan bill in the state legislature to address it. Republicans killed it.

In the bottom of the hour, Julie Bomar- executive director of Wisconsin Farmers Union– joins us. Wisconsin farmers will once more face steep consequences due to this round of Trump Trade Warring. Cancelling grants that supported Wisconsin farmers who grew food for nutrition assistance programs will make this worse. Another dark trope we could do without repeating.

Join Dom Salvia every afternoon from 4-6pm for news (some), humor (more), and great conversation (always)! Listen throughout the state of Wisconsin on the Civic Media network and worldwide on the Civic Media app. Call or text to join the fun at 855-752-4842. If you love our music and want to listen to our full bumper library, check it out!

Mike Breininger was on the Morning Show on March 19 to talk about a book he released titled, "Pulling Together," with Tom Mosgaller.

The second part of the Morning Show on March 18 featured an update from Consumer Protection. The program provided listeners on tips to avoid being scammed.

The first part of the Morning Show on March 18 featured members of the River Valley FFA. They were on the program to provide an update on the latest club activities.

Harvey Kaye, Professor Emeritus of Democracy and Justice Studies at UWGB, and our favorite Delano Democrat joins us for the hour. In a time when our nation’s President consistently moves toward overthrowing our established orders, maybe we should consider doing the same. Not that we should overthrow democracy. But perhaps we need to change how we approach resistance to Trump’s lawlessness and disregard for our national wellbeing. As Trump’s administration flagrantly flouts judicial orders and the House makes no efforts to work with Democrats, why the hell did 9 Dems vote with Republicans to advance a reckless CR? As our democracy crumbles before our eyes, why the hell are our elected officials dragging their feet? Where do we go now?

Well, we can look to Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and his ongoing battles for We the People. Sometimes, that involves an overthrow of the way we’ve been doing things. So, Dems, get in the spirit and get fighting for our democracy! Do your part by making sure you’re ready to vote in the Spring election here in Wisconsin! Check your voter registration and all items on your ballot, then make a plan and vote by Tuesday, April 1st!

Join Dom Salvia every afternoon from 4-6pm for news (some), humor (more), and great conversation (always)! Listen throughout the state of Wisconsin on the Civic Media network and worldwide on the Civic Media app. Call or text to join the fun at 855-752-4842. If you love our music and want to listen to our full bumper library, check it out!

What would you do with $100 Million? Can you even imagine what to do with $100 Million? It’s an outrageous amount of money. And it’s projected to be spent on our state’s Supreme Court race between Judge Susan Crawford and Judge Brad Schimel. That blows the record of $56 Million set by the 2023 SCoWis race out of the water by nearly 100%. Is this how we want to elect members of our state’s highest court- by who can raise the most money? And when a shocking full 10% of that money comes from one man- the richest on Earth- shouldn’t We the People object? Because Musk has already invested $10 Million to this race, we discuss the threat of his involvement to our state’s democracy. Our state Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler talks with Contrarian Jen Rubin on the subject. Make sure to check your voter registration and all items on your ballot, make a plan, and vote by Tuesday, April 1st!

Then, we turn to another local story showing a need to change our political ways. In a tragic case of getting what you voted for, ICE separated a Wisconsin couple. That alone is tragic. Worse, one spouse voted for President Trump, in part for the promised deportation of “violent criminal illegal immigrants.” He didn’t expect that his wife, who overstayed her visa and applied for permanent residence, would be included.

Join Dom Salvia every afternoon from 4-6pm for news (some), humor (more), and great conversation (always)! Listen throughout the state of Wisconsin on the Civic Media network and worldwide on the Civic Media app. Call or text to join the fun at 855-752-4842. If you love our music and want to listen to our full bumper library, check it out!

The Morning Show on March 17 featured a legislative update from Wisconsin State Senator, Howard Marklein and Wisconsin State Representative, Tony Kurtz.

Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by C.O.O. of Brown County Untied Way, Rashaad Cobb and Robyn Davis President and C.E.O. of United Way. Jim, Rashaad, and Robyn talk about the emphasis on helping the community has in Green Bay.

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Dive into the heart of community issues with 'Lean Local,' hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. Instead, it 'leans local' with insightful discussions and grassroots solutions, focusing on what truly matters in our neighborhoods and communities.

Catch up on this week’s best segments!

First, from Tuesday’s first hour: in his first term President Trump was so proud of the stock market and told everyone to watch it. Now as it tumbles into correction? Not so much…

Then, from Thursday’s first hour, we talk with Earl Ingram about key takeaways from Wednesday’s first and only debate between candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Next, from Monday’s second hour: in discussion with Harvey Kaye, how can we discuss democracy when the press is in a stranglehold?

Finally, something good- of course! We conclude with Wednesday’s final segment with Matt Rothschild sharing poetry and bird calls.