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Civic Media’s Political Editor, Dan Shafer is here every Friday to Recombobulate the news for us and there is never a shortage! What could be the biggest announcement for 2026 Gubernatorial Race was made this week and we see a different GOP candidate hit some troubles with their online “activity”. For Audio Sorbet, we’re celebrating […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Fri Sep 26, 2025

41:55

It’s Friday and the weekend, starts here. We’ve been talking about this for awhile, but it looks like the president will be looking to “bailout” the farmers, again. This time, he has a sure fire way to fund this plan, just like the last time. We recommend this book if you’re looking for insight into […]

Fri Sep 26, 2025

42:01

Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-2) joins the show to talk about the looming shut down, the importance of raising your voice whether at the ballot box or with your wallet and the true impact of the Big Bill For Billionaires. Then Paul Noonan is a writer for The Acme Packing Co. and he joins us to […]

Guests: Mark Pocan, Paul Noonan

Thu Sep 25, 2025

40:35

Despite being a solid 246 days past “day one“, prices are not going down and Americans are being forced to make tough choices when it comes to rent, groceries and other expenses. We hear from our wonderful listeners on what they can and can’t afford and why this is so impactful for our young people […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Thu Sep 25, 2025

42:11

When you think of Wisconsin, do cranberries come to mind? They should along with the Warrens Cranberry Festival taking place this weekend! We speak with Grant Holley, Executive Director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association about that lovely fruit and why we are The Cranberry State! Then we talk to Civic Media’s very own […]

Guests: David Grant, Grant Holley

Wed Sep 24, 2025

41:49

As you already know, Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late night show last night (unless you live in certain parts of the country, sowwy) and he had some very poignant and important things to say about his time away and why we must fight for our freedom of speech and never take it for granted. […]

Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Wed Sep 24, 2025

42:14

In the second hour, we keep the conversation going regarding corruption allegations against Border Czar Tom Holman and why the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t about respect, it was about money, always the money. On today’s installment of Audio Sorbet, we celebrate a Southeastern Wisconsin institution, it’s story of survival during the pandemic and why […]

Tue Sep 23, 2025

40:58

It seems as if Madison can’t find some money to help our Vets. And while one side will point fingers as the other side points back, the Heroes they support so deeply on social media and TV are in danger and need them to do their jobs. Next, remember the good ol’ days when Tylenol […]

Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Tue Sep 23, 2025

41:45

You know her, you love her and she’s taking the fight to Madison, as friend of the show Corrine Hendrickson is now running State Senate. She joins the show to talk about what brought her to this decision and how she is going to be the candidate for all of District 17. Then for Audio […]

Guest: Corrine Hendrickson

Mon Sep 22, 2025

41:39

State Representative Scott Krug (R-72) wrote an OpEd discussing a new bill to help make the counting of ballots faster in Wisconsin. Though this is a good idea and widely supported, it’s not without caveats. JoCasta Zamarripa is member of the Milwaukee Common Council and recently announced her candidacy for the office of Wisconsin Secretary […]

Guest: JoCasta Zamarripa

Mon Sep 22, 2025

42:53