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At Civic Media we believe that radio has an important role to play in supporting the community with quality local news and commentary. We focus on local, regional and state issues and current events that are most relevant to our listeners.
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Grateful to share time on air w/ Jane Matenaer!
Here's a brief recap I wrote for @civicmedia.us 👇

Jane shares humor & honesty in discussing why hosting her show has been a gift.
Also, after 44 years in broadcasting, she retires Friday:

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Jane Matenaer's Thank You: ‘Keep Learning, Keep Laughing’ - Civic Media
She shares her brand of humor and honesty while discussing why hosting "Matenaer on Air" has been a gift as she retires Friday
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December 12, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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NEW: I talked with @markbecker.bsky.social on @civicmedia.us's "Rational Revolution" about the state of the governor's race after Mandela Barnes' campaign launch. We also talked a little bit about all those dang Giannis rumors.

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PODCAST: Making sense of the Democratic primary field after Mandela Barnes' campaign launch
Also: some Giannis talk, with all those annoying trade rumors flying around.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Unlimited donations, weak recusal rules led to record Wisconsin Supreme Court spending

Current and former justices are concerned about the perception that big donors are buying justices who will rule in those donors’ favor when their cases reach the court.

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Unlimited donations, weak recusal rules led to record Wisconsin Supreme Court spending - Civic Media
Political parties are covering an increasing share of Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign expenses, leading to record spending on elections.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Wisconsin Supreme Court to weigh sheriffs’ cooperation with ICE

The ACLU's lawsuit names sheriff’s offices in Brown, Kenosha, Marathon, Sauk and Walworth counties as respondents.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court to weigh sheriffs’ cooperation with ICE - Civic Media
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit challenging 5 Wisconsin sheriffs’ practices of holding detainees in their jail for handoffs to ICE.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Pat Kreitlow has been a journalist AND a state senator—so he's seen Wisconsin politics from both sides. This week he's joining me to talk about something that doesn't get enough attention: how the information we consume fundamentally shapes our political reality.

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November 29, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Turkeys, especially the larger ones, need several days in the refrigerator to thaw properly. The Winnebago County Public Health Department has tips.

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Is your turkey thawing? Now’s the time to put it in the fridge. - Civic Media
A frozen turkey needs several days in the refrigerator to thaw properly. The Winnebago County Public Health Department has tips.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Yup, that’s Wisconsin Lt. Gov (and candidate for governor) Sara Rodriguez, my guest this week on “The Dr. Kristin Lyerly Show”!

📻 Saturdays and Sundays at noon across Wisconsin on @civicmedia.us

👀 YouTube @DrKristinLyerly

🎧 Spotify, Apple, and wherever you get your podcasts

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November 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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“Are you guys so afraid to vote?” Democrats try to force vote on popular postpartum Medicaid bill, blocked by Speaker Robin Vos

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"Are you guys so afraid to vote?" Democrats try to force vote on popular postpartum Medicaid bill, blocked by Speaker Robin Vos - Civic Media
Wisconsin is one of two states where women lose their Medicaid coverage 60 days after giving birth. A popular bill would change that.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Schimel sworn in as interim U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Wisconsin

Brad Schimel's appointment is for 120 days, which can be extended by a vote of district judges.

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Schimel sworn in as interim U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Wisconsin - Civic Media
Schimel, who most recently served as a judge in Waukesha County, will now be the lead federal prosecutor for 28 Wisconsin counties.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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🩺 @kristinbrey.bsky.social brings humor and honesty to a lively talk w/ @drkristin4wi.bsky.social about political divides, government dysfunction, and whether modern liberalism has lost touch.

Double the Kristin. Double the Fun ⬇️
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November 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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NEW: @jmatenaer.bsky.social is retiring next month, so we sat down to reflect on her remarkable 40+ year career in radio — from her first time behind a mic, to the "Packarena," to hosting her own show on @civicmedia.us and much more.

Feature story and video links below. Let's recombobulate.
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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On this Veterans Day, learn the little-known history of Harvey Higley and how he persuaded a president to turn Armistice Day into a lasting national tribute for all who served.

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November 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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In 2020, Dennis McBride became mayor of Wauwatosa, just as the pandemic and social unrest erupted. He talks with @drkristin4wi.bsky.social about facing protests, a mall shooting, and deep division, he endured threats while leading through crisis.

Listen here
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November 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would make Veterans Day a state holiday in Wisconsin.

"Let us do something for a veteran, and make November 11 a state holiday,” State Rep. Maureen McCarville said after the bill's proposal.

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November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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On Thursday, candidates for next year's governor race answered questions on Wisconsin data centers, offering answers that struck a balance between economic opportunity and regulation.

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November 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Under the new law, public school boards have until July 2026 to adopt a policy banning cell phones in class.

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November 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul has joined a multi-state lawsuit that contends the federal government's new FEMA funding conditions.

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November 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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“As I head toward retirement, I want to take this moment to thank my current and former colleagues and mentors,” @jmatenaer.bsky.social

“I hope you find some joy in the days ahead, and you have the chance to share it.”

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November 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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🩺 Rep. @francescahongwi.bsky.social, a chef & single mother, is running for governor on a progressive, working-class agenda centered on childcare, paid leave, & affordable housing, offering an alternative to establishment politics.

Listen⬇️
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November 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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A movement to defend democracy in Wisconsin.

Citizen Action of Wisconsin's Dr. Robert Kraig tells Earl Ingram what Americans will have to do to fight back against authoritarianism.

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October 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Gov. Tony Evers is appealing the Trump administration's decision to deny disaster relief to counties that were impacted by severe flooding in early August.

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October 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul, as part of a multi-state coalition, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its failure to fund the state's FoodShare program amid the federal government shutdown.

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October 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Wisconsin growers are setting records with giant pumpkins!

What one grower reveals about the secret behind producing the state’s heaviest award-winning pumpkins:

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October 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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🩺 Women have long been told to suffer through menopause in silence but Dr. Anita Bublik-Anderson is changing that. In this episode, she discusses her new clinic and the growing movement demanding better care and awareness.

🎧Listen here ⬇️
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October 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Gov. Tony Evers signed two bipartisan bills into law Tuesday that bolsters emergency medical services (EMS) in the state.

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October 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM