The Todd Allbaugh Show

We’re one day closer to the end of the month, and the federal government still hasn’t reopened. If this continues through tomorrow, SNAP (AKA food stamps) will run out for the first time in 60 years, leaving many Americans without food. After sharing his personal story, Todd walks through some ways we can help our neighbors at food pantries. 

Chuck Collins is the grandson of Oscar Meyer- and yes, we mean that Oscar Meyer. At a young age, he decided to give most of his inherited fortune away, and he has now joined the Patriotic Millionaires. At the bottom of the hour, he joins us to discuss his new book. BURNED BY BILLIONAIRES: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet details what he has seen from the inside. The richest people in the world are actively dedicating their lives to draining wealth from the rest of us, and it touches us in unexpected ways. We delve into an excerpt from the book that explains how billionaires are exploiting our relationships with our pets. 

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: paper cuts or slivers? We take your calls and texts on which minor finger injury hurts more. 

After checking in on the downtown Madison trick-or-treat event, Todd turns to the results of a few current political polls. The results show that Americans believe that President Trump should follow the rule of law. 

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

This Wednesday, Pat Kreitlow of Mornings with Pat Kreitlow and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project hop on the show for their weekly recap of the latest political news. Between new gubernatorial candidates and unexpected congressional endorsements, there’s a lot to break down. Pat and Todd also strongly disagree on the current Department of Public Instruction conundrum.

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

If the federal government is still shut down at the end of this week, SNAP benefits will pause, leaving many Americans unable to afford food. On top of this, if congress doesn’t continue the Affordable Care Act subsidies, insurance premiums will vastly increase for Wisconsinites. Todd runs through some shocking numbers from Governor Evers that paint a dire picture of our state’s financial future. Many families will be paying double or even above triple their current premiums. 

This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: raking leaves or cleaning gutters? We take your calls and texts on which Autumn chore is more of a bore. 

Todd also follows up on yesterday’s story about big changes at CBS and other media outlets. The integrity of major news outlets has been in question for some time now, but it looks like we’re headed for another cliff. 

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

Beginning today’s show, Todd touches briefly on the biggest international news today. As many anticipated, the latest Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement is breaking down. 

Back here at home in Wisconsin, yet another data center is being proposed in the village of DeForest. While these centers create a lot of temporary jobs and a few long-term ones, they are likely to significantly raise energy costs for all of us. Data centers can also negatively impact our natural resources. Todd takes your calls and dives deep into why this matters to every Wisconsinite. If your community has town halls on proposed data centers, do your best to attend and ask questions. We have to hold these companies accountable. 

To wrap up the hour, Todd talks about some of the skills we can develop to keep our careers AI-proof. 

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

In our second hour, Todd brings us some major media news: CBS Evening News co-anchor John Dickerson will be leaving at the end of this year. This departure follows a series of acquisitions and mergers that appear to leave CBS and other media outlets under more politically conservative control. Todd walks us through what may be happening behind the scenes. 

The typical grilling season may be coming to a close, but tailgating season is still going strong. This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: Johnsonville brats or Klement’s brats? We take your calls and texts on the subtleties of brat flavor and texture and we listen to a few classic brat advertisements. 

Since the very beginning of The Todd Allbaugh Show, we have followed the string of two-year UW campus closures. Last week, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman made an appearance to address the end of instruction at the Baraboo campus. However, he gave more of the same non-answers we’ve been getting for the last few years. Aside from about four current and former state-level Democrats, no elected officials on either side of the aisle will address this continual problem. 

Todd wraps up the show with a look at how much the average American spends on celebrating Halloween, and it’s probably a lot more than you’re guessing. 

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

Happy Monday! Todd kicks off today’s show by recounting the weekend’s football games. The Badgers suffered an unsurprising loss, while the Packers brought home a win against former quarterback Aaron Rodgers. 

It’s been another week, and the federal government is still shut down. If they can’t figure out a deal by Friday, SNAP benefits (AKA food stamps) will run out and many Americans will be unable to afford food. 

At the bottom of the hour, Jane hops in for another edition of Mondays with Matenaer! Today, we tackle tribalism in American politics. Both Republicans and Democrats are too hasty in circling the wagons rather than calling out problems on their own sides. Naturally, Todd and Jane poke at the sore spots. The Republicans don’t want us to talk about how they caused the government shutdown, and Wisconsin Democrats won’t acknowledge Dr. Jill Underly’s apparent dereliction of duty in the Department of Public Instruction. 

The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

For the second hour of the Civic Media Spotlight,  Professor John Hall joins Maggie Daun to discuss the crucial balance of maintaining an apolitical military amidst the political turbulence of a Trump administration. They explore the implications of military resignations and the unsettling trend of using the National Guard for political gain.

Next up we have the WXCO Morning Report with Chad Holmes. Chad sits down with Hillary Hastings and Erin Noll of the Central Wisconsin Educational Theater Alliance to discuss “Designer Handbag Bingo” this Saturday and the upcoming production of “Shrek: The Musical”.

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is next up where Phil Johnston discusses his film 'The Twits,' a tale of empathy and power, with Natalie Portman lending her voice. Schwaba dives into Johnston’s journey from live-action comedies like 'Cedar Rapids' to animated hits like 'Wreck-It Ralph,' revealing the iterative nature of animation storytelling.

Last but certaintly not least, we have the John & Gordy Show! John and Gordy talk with former three time Madison Mayor Paul Soglin about how protests invigorate movements. As a democrat, you do not want to push forward with protests but rather keep them in moderation. He also talked about the significance of moderate candidates in swing districts.

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Hello and welcome to the Civic Media Spotlight! We kick of the first segment with the Todd Allbaugh Show.  Todd welcomes Cap Times Enterprise and Investigative Reporter Danielle DuClos. Danielle is the author of last week’s article calling out Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction on some questionable practices surrounding alleged sexual misconduct cases. She has been following this trail of records for a few years now and is ready to bring us the facts.

In the second segment, we listen in on our Civic Media reporters talk about the No Kings Protest that happened last weekend. We listen in on Reverend Everett Mitchell on in Madison talk about what needs to be done for the future of America.

Following up on that, Pat from Mornings with Pat Krietlow talks deeply about the families of people with developmental disabilities and how they are especially worried about their future now that Republicans have shut down access to key government services and are making health insurance less affordable. Knowing that around 80% of women with some form of intellectual disability have been sexually assaulted, access to contraception and other affordable care is especially important. Pat talks to one mother about the real-life impact of the GOP’s political games on her daughter.

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