The Dom Salvia Show

Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang, Executive Director of BLOC, guest cohost today.

At the top of the hour, Matt and Angela wrestle with the aftermath of the Abundant Life Christian School mass shooting on Monday. What should be done to protect students, teachers, and all those who use our schools? And what right do we have to know the personal information of those impacted by these tragedies? If you are searching for a way to help those affected by the shooting, one path is to donate to help the community. Among many options, United Way of Dane County has organized a fundraiser you can contribute to here.

We end the show with Wisconsin Poet Laureate, Nick Gulig. He talks with us about how to return to ourselves through poetry. How can we navigate the ‘cacophony of ailments’ that plague the MAGA cult and the poisonous narcissism of Trump?

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.

Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang, Executive Director of BLOC, guest cohost today.

US Rep Mark Pocan (D, WI-02) joins Matt and Angela at the top of the hour to discuss where we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re going. They’re big topics, and worth exploring. The three begin with a somber reflection on the Abundant Life Christian School mass shooting on Monday. Then, they move into where the Democratic party needs to move to retain voters and attract new demographics.

At the bottom of the hour, Farmer Hans Breitenmoser joins Matt and Angela for a talk on representation and immigration. What lessons did we learn from the fight for fairer maps in Wisconsin? And what lessons do we need to learn in this fight over immigration that President-elect Trump is waging?

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.

Students from the Riverdale High School were on the Morning Show on December 18 to perform a handful of short radio plays with a Christmas theme.

Dr. Tim Slekar, co-host of BustED Pencils, guest hosts today.

As we process through the day after yet another mass school shooting, many of us are looking for ways to help. One path is to donate to help the community. Among many options, United Way of Dane County has organized a fundraiser you can contribute to here.

In this hour, Tim talks with Joanna Rizzoto, a Milwaukee teacher, co-host of Educators Amplified, and a frequent Pencil Buster. After continuing to address this moment and what our focus should be in the aftermath of another mass shooting, we move to proficiency. What does it mean for a student to be proficient in a subject? Is “proficient” even a reasonable or useful metric? Or is it just a marketing scheme? The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published a piece on Wisconsin’s adjustment of “proficient” benchmarks on standardized testing. Tim wrote a response, give it a read, it’s worth it!

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.

Dr. Tim Slekar, co-host of BustED Pencils, guest hosts today.

Today is the day after in Wisconsin. The day after a mass school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Again. How many times do we need to relive this day, trying to understand how a teenager could commit such an atrocity? Abbey Clements, executive director and co-founder of Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence, joins Tim to talk about this moment. What can we do to help each other move forward? How can we show up for each other?

One way you can help is by donating to help the community. Among many options, United Way of Dane County has organized a fundraiser you can contribute to here.

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.

Staff from the Riverdale School District were on the Morning Show on December 17 to provide an update on how the school year has gone so far and to preview upcoming events.

Jimmie Kaska, Sports Director for Civic Media guest hosts today. In the first hour, we covered the shocking, tragic mass gun violence in Madison at the Abundant Love Christian School.

In this hour, Jimmie talks gas, tariffs, and local elections. First, Patrick De Haan, analyst for GasBuddy, joins Jimmie to talk about gas prices. Just last month, an oil spill from Enbridge Line 6 raised concerns over rising prices for gasoline. Patrick assures us that the amount of oil that spilled is a fraction of a percent of what the line carries each day, so our biggest concern won’t be prices. The spill does however bring further attention to the environmental risks and damages these lines present, which we covered last week. Then, Jimmie talks with Dan Rossmiller, Executive Director, of Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WSAB). It’s not too late to run for school board! Jimmie and Dan discuss what you need to get on your local ballot and get elected!

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.

Jimmie Kaska, Civic Media’s Sports Director, guest hosts while Dom takes some vacation.

Today, Wisconsin reels from another school mass shooting. Late this morning, a student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison allegedly opened fire on students and teachers. As of posting, three people- the alleged shooter, another student, and a teacher- have died. Madison, and the entire state, is left shaken and grappling. If you or a loved one find yourself struggling with urgent mental health needs, please use the toll free phone number 988.

At the bottom of the hour, Jimmie talks with Mike Shaw, Founder and Director of The Culver’s Isthmus Bowl. The Isthmus Bowl is special- not only because it’s sponsored by Culvers- for providing additional Bowl opportunities for student athletes.

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.

The Morning Show on WRCO for December 16 featured information on an upcoming informational program in January presented by the Drug Free Communities Task Force.

Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Vice President of Economic Development for the Greater Green Bay Chamber, Lisa Jossart. Lisa and Jim talk about the improvements coming to the City, like a new Green bay Market.

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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.