The Dom Salvia Show

The second part of the Morning Show on February 19 featured information about a pancake fundraiser for Jennifer Ward being held by the Ithaca Lions and Buena Vista Lions Clubs coming up on Sunday, February 23.

The first part of the Morning Show featured information on the upcoming Driftless Area Deer Classic that will be held on Saturday, February 22.

We return to the conversation of last hour on Social Security. Following unverified and unsourced claims about massive fraud in Social Security from the musky powers that be, we try to ascertain the truth. Are there in fact tens of millions of “deceased people who are no longer living” receiving SSi checks? Has the system been overrun by fraud, abuse, and corruption? Well, we hear personal testimony and attestations to the contrary, over and over again, from our audience. They share stories with us of their experiences with the immediate revocation and recuperation of Social Security funds following loved ones’ deaths. And the facts align with their stories. So folks, when you hear these claims, look for the evidence. Hear the testimony from people with real experience. And don’t take what this bogus “dEpArTmEnT of eFfIcIeNcY” says at face value. They’ve demonstrated a clear lack of accountability.

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Maggie Daun joins us for a bit of overtime. As usual, we turn to Maggie for advice and clarity on a few trending legal cases. Today, we look at New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ entanglement with the second Trump administration. In what appears to be a clear quid pro quo, Trump advised the DoJ to dismiss federal corruption charges against Adams... without prejudice, meaning Trump will maintain a veritable sword of Damocles over Adams should the mayor backtrack on anything he’s promised the 47th President. So the question becomes: should New York Governor Kathy Hochul remove Adams from his position? In a rare moment, Dom and Maggie disagree.

In the bottom of the hour, we turn to unsupported claims from shadow President Musk on Social Security. Without evidence, specifically without evidence, Musk claims massive fraud and abuse in Social Security.

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The second part of the Morning Show on February 18 featured information on the upcoming Lee Lake Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser on February 22, 2025.

The first part of the Morning Show on February 18 featured information on 4K screening in the Riverdale School District.

Harvey Kaye, Professor Emeritus of Democracy and Justice Studies at UWGB, and our favorite Delano Democrat joins us for the hour. It seems this administration doesn’t believe in law, nor order. Yeah that’s right, this isn’t the party of law and order. It’s the party of assault, battery, and corruption. Still, it’s shocking that law doesn’t seem to matter at all. We begin the hour wrestling with the King of America’s- oh sorry, President Trump’s- declaration of immunity from lawlessness as he ‘saves the country.’ We don’t think that logic holds. On any ground. Then, checking in on corruption and collusion in New York with Mayor Eric Adams. After cozying up to Trump, the president called for the Southern District of New York to drop corruption charges against the mayor. In response, multiple lawyers and four deputy mayors have resigned. Is this boldness and resistance? Or paving the way for Trump’s chosen lackeys to step in?

Next, where are Democratic leaders? In all this chaos, we need firm guidance and action on the part of our elected legislative representatives. And it’s been sorely lacking.

We end the day, of course, with something good. If you need a reason to go out and do something for yourself, something fearless, do it for Gilda.

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Let’s get this week rolling! We begin with a recap of local matters in Wisconsin, from the upcoming election for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, to tariffs. Tomorrow, February 18th, is the Spring primary, where we’ll vote on which two candidates will advance to the general election for SSPI. Currently three candidates vie for the spot, incumbent Jill Underly, progressive-aligned challenger Jeff Wright, and conservative voucher-backed challenger Brittney Kinser. Hear a bit from them in Check your voter registration and what else is on your ballot at myvote.wi.gov.

Then, what effect will tariffs have on Wisconsin business and manufacturing? Well, there’s just no way to know. There’s too much uncertainty and too many unknown consequences, says conservative business lobbyist Kurt Bauer. After that, a brief touch in on the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Candidate Judge Brad appears to beg conservative megadonors to start funding an ad campaign.

Finally, we check in on the nationwide protests today opposing the current presidential administration and shadow presidency of the richest person in the world.

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Representatives Todd Novak and Tony Kurtz were on the Morning Show on February 17 to provide a legislative update.

Former Green Bay Jim Schmitt is joined by Tarlton Knight owner of The Tarlton Theatre. Tarl shares his background in music and how he got started. Tarl shares the business side of the Theatre and the ventures to make the Tarlton Theatre what it is today. Jim and Tarl talk about what the Tarlton has to offer, and what Tarl's plans are for the NFL draft. Tarl shares a project that he has been working on for 10 years.

Tarl and Jim talk what Green Bay's music genres, Tarl says that it is punk.

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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.