Daybreak w/ Brian and Jamie
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Where To Play (Hour 3)
When is it ok to leave your kids alone at home? The state doesnât have a line in the sand. We also discuss a call to action from the NAACP to college athletes about a boycott of playing for schools in states that are making moves against black voters.
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Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump's ballroom The school year is ending soon. When can you leave kids home alone in Wisconsin? NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights American Ai...Worries In Washington (Hour 2)
After headlines and pop culture news weâre joined by Rep. Mark Pocan to talk about worrying moves by the president. Later we cover what the EPA is looking to do to limits on forever chemicals.
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Police officers who defended US Capitol on January 6 sue to stop Trumpâs âanti-weaponizationâ fund EPA wants to repeal limits on âforever chemicalsâ in drinking waterLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Media on X, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.
Guest: MaQuestionable Taxpayer Money Usage (Hour 1)
This morning we get into the use of your tax dollars for potentially paying January 6th rioters. We also talk about the Cubs and Brewers series plus ticket prices for games. All this while worrying about our screentime.
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New surgeon generalâs advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens Trump Gives Brazen Excuse for Shocking MAGA Grift Most expensive Packers games this season are at Lambeau FieldLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Fo...
S*#t You Need To Know: Fixing ACT Scores And Healthcare
High school students may get their ACT scores changed due to an issue at ACT. Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany made a campaign stop and laid out some of his plans. Healthcare is expected to get more expensive after the Affordable Care Act wasnât renewed.
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S*#t You Need To Know: Flipped Votes, Old Elections
Another Republican has switched his vote on the Iran war, taking another step toward a war powers resolution. A Wisconsin judge has ruled a law regarding nomination petitions will stand. And Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany thinks that the 2020 election should be getting investigated and didnât answer if he thinks Joe Biden won that election.
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Swipe or Stay: AI Girlfriends And Big Screen Cartoons
An NFL player is off to jail. What Hollywood writer got dumped by their AI girlfriend? And an adult cartoon show is poised for a movie.
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Paying For Healthcare And Childcare (Hour 3)
This hourâs headlines take us back to the Affordable Care Act and how healthcare prices may rise more. Meanwhile childcare is taking up a large percentage of parentsâ income. Also, has the president become above the law with the agreement on the $1.8 billion fund.
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Every US state ranked by the cost of raising a child, from least to most expensive Justice Department agrees to drop any pending tax claims against Trump as part of IRS deal The Sleep Trick That Actually Quiets a Racing MindLearn more about the Civi...
For The Fans (Hour 2)
After headlines, which include Tom Tiffanyâs comments on the 2020 election, we are joined by Senator Tammy Baldwin about her For The Fans Act, which aims to make paying for watching sports on TV more affordable. Also, do you still smoke?
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For the Fans Act Declining cigarette use, popularity of vapes impact Wisconsin tax revenueLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Media on X, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.
Guest: Tammy BaldwinReligion And Partisanship (Hour 1)
This morning we talk about the large movement of young men turning to religion. We also dive into comments from one of the Supreme Court justices about the rising partisanship in the US Supreme Court. Closing the hour, ducks!
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What a new Gallup poll shows about young men's religious revival Ketanji Brown Jackson warns of Supreme Court appearing partisan âUnusual Rescue:â Ducklings trapped in storm drain near Pizza HutLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Medi...
S*#t You Need To Know: Itâs A Fast News Cycle
Some of the belongings in Luigi Mangioneâs backpack will not be allowed as evidence for his trial in the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. There is an Ebola outbreak that is leaving people nervous. A Native American voting rights case is headed back to lower courts following the changes to the Voting Rights Act.
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S*#t You Need To Know: Ballots And ICE
President Donald Trump says he called off another attack on Iran, even though he hadnât threatened an attack the day he was saying he called it off. A new development has come in the late ballots issue in Madison. Charges are facing an ICE agent involved in a non-fatal shooting in Minnesota.
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Swipe or Stay: TV Shakeups And Series
Thereâs been cast shakeups to a highly anticipated TV series. Disney is facing backlash for a publicity stunt. What comedy movie is getting a TV series?
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Handling Racist Acts (Hour 3)
This hourâs headlines take us to an Ebola outbreak in Congo. Meanwhile in Wisconsin FEMA is awarding COVID-19 reimbursements to hospitals. Also, we discuss how to handle racism after a person displayed a sign promoting white nationalism at a baseball game.Â
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Wisconsin hospitals receive delayed reimbursement for COVID-19 response Nationals ban at least one fan from ballpark after displaying white nationalist sign at game Crowds force Swatch stores to close on Royal Pop release dayLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on...
Should You Take Little Wins? (Hour 2)
After this morningâs news and pop culture headlines we take a look back at the failed bipartisan budget bill that the Wisconsin Senate struck down. School leaders are asking for the budget to return to the floor. And an update is here from the band situation in Watertown.
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Wisconsin school leaders urge lawmakers return to failed budget deal Watertown School Board defends decision to pull song tied to LGBTQ+ history from spring concertLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, In...
What Do You Think After Shootings? (Hour 1)
Yesterday there was another shooting, this time in San Diego. This leads us to a conversation about desensitization from so many shootings, Ginger Murray calls the show and tells us that shootings are part of why she is running for Congress.
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EPA wants to repeal limits on âforever chemicalsâ in drinking water Tom Tiffanyâs Iran war vote contradicts his own podcast comments Tiny transmitters on falcon chicks usher in new era of peregrine recoveryLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebo...
S*#t You Need To Know: Can We Have Some Consistency?
We open with an update on the Wisconsin softball team. The $1 billion request for White House security is facing another set back from the Senate parliamentarian. Also, the League of Women Voters is bringing a lawsuit regarding consistency for absentee ballots.
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S*#t You Need To Know: Smells Like Corruption
The US Supreme Court ruled against Virginiaâs bid to restore a congressional map that favored democrats. Due to budget constraints some UW-Madison libraries are closing. Also, a new commission is being created by the DOJ and it appears to be a corrupt move benefiting the president.
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Swipe or Stay: Just A Few Seconds
Fans are upset about 17 seconds of action, why? An NFL quarterback is in hot water over who he was at the bull riders competition. Meanwhile, Hollywood is fracturing over a mayoral race.Â
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AI, The Church and Beer (Hour 3)
After headlines we find a good use for AI in Wisconsin. The White House has been holding and backing religious events, a move that has the separation of church and state slipping. Closing the show we reminisce on Schlitz now that the Milwaukee beer has gone.
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Xcel Energy brings AI-driven wildfire detection to Wisconsin National MallâŻprayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state Schlitz, the beer that started in the Midwest, ceased productionLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/sh...
A Different Candidate For Governor (Hour 2)
In this morningâs headlines we dive into the news of the creation of a âTruth and Justice Commission.â After Swipe or Stay we talk to republican candidate for governor, Andy Manske. Also, is the war with Iran worth it?
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Trump administration to create $1.776B 'Truth and Justice Commission' to compensate allies: Sources Trump says Iran war worth economic pain and these rural voters agreeLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Media on X, Facebook, Instag...
Advice From The GOP (Hour 1)
Jamie is back! She recounts her travels before we dive into the latest of what the administration is doing regarding elections. We hear what Senator Ron Johnson said at the Wisconsin GOP convention and how it applies to democrats. Also, the African Stork is back!
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Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purge Wisconsin Republicans seek unity heading into challenging midterms After weeks on the run, giant African stork caught in WisconsinLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the...
Dairyland Diaries: Teachers, Cartoonists And Bears
Three teachers received awards for their bilingual teaching. A local artist has been named the cartoonist laureate for Wisconsin. Also, a bear cub was rescued in Wausau and is now thriving at a rehab center.
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S*#t You Need To Know: Still At It
Trumpâs arch may get tacked onto an existing project to get construction going and skip the public bidding process. The Milwaukee mayor slammed the FBI for continued investigation into the 2020 election. The commerce secretary walked back his own claims about Epstein. A grant will help Madison College train rural residents to be teachers.
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S*#t You Need To Know: Quietly Closed
The head of US Border Patrol announced his resignation. Wisconsin republicans have quietly closed the special session on gerrymandering. The NFL is getting subpoenaed by the Florida attorney general over its Rooney Rule. Meanwhile the SCOTUS is allowing telehealth that has provided women access to abortion pills.
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Swipe or Stay: Music News
A politician is having a reality show filmed about him... we discuss. What artist dropped THREE albums all at once? Also, a music heist is being brought to justice.
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Taxing The Rich? (Hour 3)
We talk to candidate for governor Francesca Hong, addressing how she plans to tax the rich. We also weigh in on the story of a prisoner calling his victim 600 times while in jail. Closing the week we share good stories from around the state.
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He's accused of calling a victim 600 times from jail. A judge didn't punish himLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Media on X, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.
Guest: Francesca HongInside Info (Hour 2)
After this hourâs headlines and pop culture news, we dive into a new ban on Wisconsin state employees using insider knowledge to help with prediction markets. Also, we check out the Packers newly announced schedule.
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Donât bet on that: Evers bans state employees from using insider knowledge in prediction markets Hereâs the complete Green Bay Packers 2026 scheduleLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Media on X, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.
Optimism And Pessimism (Hour 1)
There are some democrats that are optimistic about the November election. On the flip side, whenever you see little issues do you become overly pessimistic and make a big deal about it?
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Emails show FBI Director Kash Patelâs Hawaii trip included âVIP snorkelâ at a Pearl Harbor memorial Greta Neubauer âoptimisticâ about trifecta control of state government next year Here are the undergraduate programs that pay off (and some that donât)Learn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify...
S*#t You Need To Know: Truth And Resistance
A Wisconsin republican is claiming that he did not vote to cut medicare, although he did. Republicans in the Senate are growingly resistant to the war against Iran. A new Federal Reserve chair has been confirmed.
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S*#t You Need To Know: A Rejected Deal
Will lawmakers suspend their own pay during shutdowns? A conservative law firm is suing to block the Wisconsin conversion therapy ban. Meanwhile, the state senate rejected the governorâs bipartisan deal.
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Swipe or Stay: Actor Turned Athlete?
A celebrityâs wellness brand is going through layoffs. Which billionaire is taking shots at a director over casting decisions? And a TV star has turned into a pro athlete.
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Conversations Across The Aisle (Hour 3)
William Parke-Sutherland from Kids Forward and Tami Jackson from Survival Coalition of Wisconsin join us to weigh in on the governorâs bipartisan deal proposal that was rejected by lawmakers. Also, how do you have political conversations with people you disagree with?
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These Oshkosh residents want you to log off and talk politics â in real life Survival Coalition: No deal is better than a bad deal, short-sighted proposal puts state programs at risk next budget NFL's 2026 international game schedule does not include the PackersLearn more about the Civic Media Netw...
City Enforced Curfews For Teens? (Hour 2)
After some pop culture news and headlines from around the nation, we talk about curfews. How late should teens be out at night? Also, we tell you why the flags are at half-staff today.
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Did Madison have a curfew for juveniles until 2023? Flags will fly at half-staff in Wisconsin on May 14. Here's whyLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Media on X, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.
Struggling In School? (Hour 1)
Wisconsin students are struggling to recover from the pandemic when it comes to performance in the classroom. Meanwhile, Watertown's high school band has made news after not being allowed to play a particular song.
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China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds Wisconsin lags behind in post-pandemic learning recovery. Here's why Controversial instrumental piece will not be allowed at Watertown school concertLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Media on...
S*#t You Need To Know: Another Resignation
Pete Hegseth faced bipartisan questioning over the war against Iran. Childrenâs Wisconsin is expanding its NICU service in Neenah. Why is the head of the FDA resigning? Meanwhile wood ticks are very active in Wisconsin this year.
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S*#t You Need To Know: What Can You Do With A Dollar?
A temporary gas tax relief? Wages are no longer keeping up with inflation. Meanwhile the postal service didnât get most absentee ballots delivered to local clerks in time.
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Swipe or Stay: Royalty And Planes
A British rock star made headlines over a comment he made to the king. A Hollywood director got a ride on a famous plane for his location scouting trip.
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Free Speech On Social Media (Hour 3)
Grocery prices are on the rise, and you might not be able to comment about it on your cityâs Facebook pages. Closing the show we ask, what can you eat endlessly?
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Prices for these grocery items have spiked highest since the war began Green Bay, Shorewood and more disable Facebook comments. Is it legal? World's largest Dr Pepper bottle unveiled. 'It's a bold tribute' Applebee's brings back All You Can Eat deal. What you can get for $16Learn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow th...
Is The Media Safe? (Hour 2)
After news and pop culture headlines we dive into a story about acting Attorney General Todd Blanche saying that media members shouldnât be surprised to receive subpoenas. Also, how important is recess for kids?Â
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Blanche says media 'should not be surprised' if they're subpoenaed over stories Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 yearsLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Media on X, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.
Choose Your Words Wisely (Hour 1)
Politicians often face scrutiny for their words, but should they for not addressing someone elseâs poor language? We ask that and how can childcare get fixed.Â
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Democrats say Republican lawmaker must resign for agreeing with âcotton-pickingâ remark Wisconsin advocates fear proposed federal changes will take childcare backward New last-row design reimagines the worst seat on an airplane as a âsemi-private retreatâLearn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Media on X, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.
