Vicki is broadcasting from home today after evoking talk-show host privilege to avoid construction on the Beltline. Joining her by phone is Vivek Ramaswamy, author of Woke Inc., who talks about how the world ended up with way it currently is. And it's Election Day in Mequon-Thiensville - school board candidate Scarlett Johnson joins us from the action to talk about how its going. In the Rittenhouse trial - the jury has been picked and the opening articles given and with us is Defense Attorney Tom Grieve, from Grieve Law, to assess what's going on. No Better Friend Corp. President Kevin Nicholson explains how to fight back against cancel culture and Big Tech. Matt Kittle, executive director Wisconsin Spotlight/Empower Wisconsin, talks about the stories the mainstream media don't seem to be covering. Plus, Terrence Wall, president and CEO of T-Wall Enterprises, explains why he's suddenly become "an enemy of dogs and kite-flyers."

It's Monday and jury selection is underway in Kyle Rittenhouse's trial in Kenosha. Joining Vicki today is ret. Milwaukee Police Detective Steve Spingola, who is working with the defense on the case. Also appearing is Atty. Jake Curtis, from Government Law Group, talks about the ongoing Wisconsin attorney general race. In the second hour, it's Justice Dan Kelly, formerly of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, who talks more on that court's decision on the John Zingsheim case. Next is Brett Healy, president of MacIver Institute, with the latest proficiency numbers from Madison public schools. Plus, Hans Von Spakovsky, election specialist with The Heritage Foundation, is talking about hotly contested governor's race in his home state of Virginia.

Halloween isn't until Sunday, but the Vicki McKenna Show is celebrating today with a new Halloween-themed intro. Wisconsin state Sen. Steve Nass (Dist. 11) joins us to talk about University of Wisconsin's most recent vaccine mandate. Then it's Atty. Karen Mueller from the Amos Project, talking about the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling that sent the case of her dying client, John Zingsheim, back to a lower court. Joining her is Zingsheim's nephew and power of attorney, Allen Gahl. Congressional candidate Derrick Van Orden comes on to talk about the recent news suggesting that the Biden Administration is going to pay reparation to those who where deported after entering the U.S. illegally. Also discussing those possible reparations is Congressman Glenn Grothman who joins the show by phone as itinerant co-host Brian Schimming stepping into the studio. Plus, what's going on in Madison with the police, discussions about election fraud at a Racine County nursing home and more Halloween fun.

On today's show, Vicki opens with the story about the Sheriff of Racine County, who recently held a press conference on an investigation at into election fraud at an elderly care center - she's soon joined by Judge Jim Troupis, who has more thing to add on the election fraud investigation. Brian Riedl, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (and former metalhead) who explains the massive spending plan hanging around in Congress. Dr. Duke Pesta joins to talk transgender policy in schools. Samuel J Peters, congressional candidate from Nevada and Afghan veteran, has a few things to say about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. Then its Sen. Ron Johnson talking about the economic disaster that is building due to vaccine mandates. Plus, Nicole Hemkes in studio.

Vicki opens addressing recent emails about the independent state legislature doctrine - what it is, what we know and why the left is really worried about. We're joined by Rep. Janel Brandtjen (Dist. 22) to talk more about the election audit report. Adam Jarchow, president of Empower WI, comes on to talk about his run for attorney general. Strategic Vision PR Group CEO David Johnson runs through the current poll numbers. Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist explains the plan to tax unrealized profits. Plus, Bill Osmulski, content director of MacIver Institute, brings to light something that hasn't gotten a lot of attention in the election audit report.

Vicki is talking to all those fighting totalitarianism today, starting with Amber Schroeder and Scarlett Johnson, organizers of the Mequon-Thiensville School Board recall (Scarlett is also a candidate in the upcoming election), who have an update what's going on with the recall election. Then it's Matt Kittle, executive director for Empower Wisconsin/Wisconsin Spotlight, talking about the Legislative Audit Bureau report on the 2020 election audit. Jonathan W. Emord, author and constitutional attorney, explains the constitutionality of looming OSHA rule on vaccinations and the current federal mandate on vaccinations for those working in or with the government. Plus, Judge Jim Troupis joins us once again in the studio to talk vaccine mandates, 2020 election audit report and 9% tax increase in Madison via Madison schools.

Original airdate, Oct. 25, 2021: Vice president of White Coat Waste, Justin Goodman, talks about the horrific and unnecessary experiments torturing animals that find funding through American tax dollars.

Joining Vicki on the show today is retired Sheriff David Clarke, now of RiseUp Wisconsin, talks about the attack on male role models, especially black male role models, in our culture. Then Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Atty. Shannon Whitworth explains how CRT hurts vulnerable black kids. If you're sorting through dozens of websites every day trying to find conservative news, Chuck Barham, chief marketing officer for Freedom Square USA, has good news for you - they've created a new platform with the content you want, all in one place. Author Wesley J. Smith talks about his recent National Review article, "Medical Journals Have a Bad Case of Ideologyitis." Vice president of White Coat Waste, Justin Goodman, talks about the horrific and unnecessary experiments torturing animals that find funding through American tax dollars. Plus, Vicki talks about the shooting on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" and we start building a Halloween playlist.

Today, Vicki is joined by the legendary Ted Nugent, technically to talk about hunting and the environment, but he talks about his upcoming album as well. Then, since the election audit has been completed and their findings published, Judge Jim Troupis comes on to break down what it all means. Vicki talks with Congressman Glenn Grothman (Dist. 6) about Biden's recent town hall and the disaster at the U.S./Mexico border. Then, Dan Gainor, head of business and culture departments for Media Research Center, talks about the engine that is the Left and how it's breaking itself down. Nikki Neily, president of Parents Defending Education, explains how to get community support if you want to make changes to your school board. Plus, Sen. Ron Johnson talks about the vaccine, VAERS and all things COVID.

Original airdate - Friday, Oct. 22, 2021: the legendary Ted Nugent makes an appearance on the Vicki McKenna Show to talk music and hunting.