John & Gordy In The Morning

Madison’s grocery workers are bucking national trends by joining unions, with a big 72% vote at Festival Foods. Meanwhile, Democrats push to repeal Act 10 and tighten labor laws in Wisconsin, aiming to protect workers in the gig economy. As RFK Jr. faces a grilling in the Senate over vaccine policies and controversial claims linking […]

Guests: Mike Clemens, Rökker, Savanna Tomei-Olson

Fri Sep 5, 2025

43:48

John and Gordy kick off with a recap of a Brewers game outing and a listener appreciation party at Doundrins Distilling tomorrow at 3pm, peppered with musings on biking etiquette and high-speed rail’s potential in Madison. They dive into free ticket giveaways for a Brewers game against St. Louis, and engage in a whimsical ‘Would […]

Fri Sep 5, 2025

43:24

Florida sparks outrage as Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announce plans to end vaccine mandates for children, citing ‘medical freedom’ but ignoring public health risks. Critics warn of a potential public health disaster as unvaccinated children congregate in Florida’s amusement parks. Meanwhile, the Cap Times Idea Fest kicks off with a […]

Guest: Paul Fanlund

Thu Sep 4, 2025

43:50

Buckle up for a whirlwind episode where John and Gordy kick off with a brisk morning in Madison and a Brewers game banter, revealing their baseball allegiances. The conversation pivots to the controversial ‘America First’ test for teachers in Oklahoma, exposing its flaws and the implications for public education. The duo also dives into the […]

Guest: Tim Slekar

Thu Sep 4, 2025

43:54

Amidst a caffeine-fueled morning, John and Gordy delve into the alarming state of American democracy with guest Matt Rothschild, who paints a chilling picture of Trump’s authoritarian maneuvers. The discussion pivots to the rampant gun violence epitomized by a recent tragic school shooting in Minneapolis. Mike McCabe joins, lamenting America’s gun obsession and the cultural […]

Guests: Matt Rothschild, Mike McCabe

Wed Sep 3, 2025

43:47

John and Gordy tackle the absurdities of modern life with a punchy edge. From Scott Walker’s controversial escape from legal trouble, courtesy of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, to the dangers of masked ICE agents, they leave no stone unturned. A call-in discussion questions the future impact of the MAGA movement. The show dives into the essence […]

Guest: Matt Rothschild

Wed Sep 3, 2025

44:00

Today’s episode kicks off with a lively discussion of weather, school days, and a hot-button poll about making Madison’s State Street vehicle-free. A caller sparks a heated debate about a potential rebranding of the Department of Defense as the Department of War, hinting at geopolitical implications. The hosts dive into chaos at the CDC, critiquing […]

Guest: Lis Johnston

Tue Sep 2, 2025

44:05

John and Gordy return from a long weekend, diving into light-hearted banter about post-holiday blues, upcoming Brewer games, and local events like back-to-school season. Dom the Producer shares tales from a sunburned weekend at the Dells, while John bemoans Menards’ rebate policy. They debate Wild West outlaws vs. pirates and muse on stingray pets, with […]

Guest: Lisa Bernard

Tue Sep 2, 2025

44:11

From stomach aches to sandwich-throwing protests, today’s episode dives into some bizarre and serious topics. We kick off with a lighthearted chat about mac and cheese-induced stomach woes, before giving away coveted Brewer’s game tickets. The conversation shifts as Chief Justice Roberts laments the erosion of the rule of law, while listeners learn about covert […]

Guests: Brandi Grayson, Jim Santelle

Thu Aug 28, 2025

44:09

In a whirlwind of banter, John and Gordy tackle the upcoming Labor Day weekend, local weather, and a peculiar Badger game. They dive into the absurdity of Ryan Walters’ America First tests for teachers in Oklahoma and the dubious educational content from PragerU. Tim Slecker from Busted Pencils joins to illuminate the perils of right-wing […]

Guest: Tim Slekar

Thu Aug 28, 2025

44:05