Matenaer on Air

The weekend is here and we hope you’re staying warm! Please be safe and prepared for the crazy temperatures these next few days. To help you enjoy it a little more, we have a great collection of our favorite moments from this week’s shows. Professor Jeanne Theoharis is a Professor of Political Science as well as a New York Times Bestselling Author and she joins the show to talk her book “King Of The North: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life of Struggle Outside The South”. We discuss the legacy of Dr. and Mrs. King outside of the what’s talk in the classroom and how the “MLK Brand” has been used by folks from all sides to fit certain narratives. Then, we have for you the second installment of ‘Take It or Leave It,’ pondering the world of food, cocktails and the dating lives of chefs. Finally, we close it out with This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Cattle Overlord Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn’t do this without you! Don’t forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way!

In the second hour, we take a journey through Wisconsin’s vibrant culinary and real estate landscapes. Francesca Pica, a business reporting intern, delves into the complexities of Wisconsin’s housing market, revealing a hopeful trend of moderating prices despite ongoing supply issues. Meanwhile, Milwaukee shines as a hot market to watch. Greg also hosts the second installment of ‘Take It or Leave It,’ pondering the world of food, cocktails and the dating lives of chefs. Then we wrap up the show and week with This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Harp-y Ending Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn’t do this without you! Don’t forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way!

It’s Friday and the weekend, starts here. We kick things off talking about Wisconsin’s frigid weather, urging listeners to stay safe. The show highlights bipartisan efforts, including a deal to release $132 million to tackle PFAS contamination, ensuring clean water across the state. Additionally, a tentative agreement is reached to fund Wisconsin Eye, restoring transparency in government. Education woes are addressed as the U.S. delays wage garnishment for defaulted student borrowers, hinting at future repayment options. The episode wraps with a spotlight on inspiring personal change, featuring a man taking up 5k races at age 70, proving it’s never too late to start anew As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn’t do this without you! Don’t forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way!

In the second hour, we are joined by Jim Santelle, Host of Amicus: A Law Review and we’re talking about the opening statements before The US Supreme Court regarding the president’s power to fire federal employees. A former DOGE employee has admitted to using private Social Security information for their own benefit and the latest chapter for a controversial US Attorney. Then we speak with our Sports Guru, Paul Noonan about big news from The Brewers, as well as The Packers. And we wrap it all up with a little piece of advice from Greg, to you and this is for those who seek ads for “discount” weight loss drugs. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn’t do this without you! Don’t forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guests: Jim Santelle, Paul Noonan

In a strange working of the schedule, we are chock full of guests for you today! We kick things off with Civic Media’s Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer. He joins us to talk about the 2026 Candidate Forum presented by Main Street Action, which he moderated. We also discuss the gravity of this year’s statewide races and why money doesn’t mean everything, right now. Next, we welcome Angela Lang back to the show. She is the Founder and Executive Director of BLOC and she is here to discuss news from MPS on SRO’s in schools, the preparation of ICE in the streets in Milwaukee and a proposed amendment that seeks to end DEI in Wisconsin. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn’t do this without you! Don’t forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guests: Angela Lang, Dan Shafer, Jim Santelle, Paul Noonan

C. Thi Nguyen is a philosophy professor and author of the book The Score: How To Stop Playing Somebody Else’s Game and he joins us to talk about how his love for games led him to look at why we play them and the how they can define our value systems. Then, for Audio Sorbet, we want to know what new paths you’ve taken. Whether it was for a career or a hobby, how are you defining your joy? Finally, we close it out with This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Cattle Overlord Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn’t do this without you! Don’t forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guests: C. Thi Nguyen

The show kicks off with a warning about the extremely cold weather heading our way this weekend, as well as a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum taking place tonight and moderated by our own Dan Shafer. Then we discuss the news regarding Microsoft’s plans to build 15 new data centers in Mount Pleasant, as well as legislation in Madison from The GOP that seeks to hold those companies accountable. Then we speak with Michelle Jackson, The Director of the UW Career Exploration Center about the world students face when looking at a major or the paths towards finding a career after they graduate. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn’t do this without you! Don’t forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guests: Dan Shafer, Michelle Jackson

Professor Jeanne Theoharis is a Professor of Political Science as well as a New York Times Bestselling Author and she joins the show to talk her book “King Of The North: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life of Struggle Outside The South”. We discuss the legacy of Dr. and Mrs. King outside of the what’s talk in the classroom and how the “MLK Brand” has been used by folks from all sides to fit certain narratives. For Audio Sorbet, we want to know how you disconnect from your phone, as well as the world when you need time away. And we close it all up with This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – I’ll Have Fries With That Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn’t do this without you! Don’t forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guests: Jeanne Theoharis

Welcome to Tuesday and even though its a cold one out there (Currently it’s a balmy 9 degrees outside), we open the show up with a look at the news including the possible loss of major funding to Wisconsin Hospitals and why Democratic lawmakers are asking a GOP Congressman for help. We also discuss the farmers’ bailout, which is set to hit bank accounts next month. And we hear from you about why this isn’t the fix some say it is and why we can’t learn from history. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn’t do this without you! Don’t forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way!

Emilio De Torre is The Executive Director of The Milwaukee Turners at Turner Hall and he joins the show to talk the important work of The Turners, it’s history in the city and why Wisconsin has a culture and track record of standing on the side of human rights. He discusses what your rights are if you encounter ICE and how you can train to be a legal observer during this year’s elections. Then for Audio Sorbet, we want to know something of all of you: What is on your fridge and when do you clean it off and start anew? And as always, we wrap it up with This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Let Them Drink Cake Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn’t do this without you! Don’t forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way!