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The John and Gordy Show

Midwest broadcast veterans John and Gordy are back on the Madison airwaves with a uniquely fun and topical mix of political news, culture, music, entertainment and more. Grab a cup of coffee and start your day with John and Gordy! Broadcasts live 6 - 8am weekdays in Madison. Listen Live: 6:00 am - 8:00 am Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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43:00

The ONLY Ray of Light (Hour 2)

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/10/29

In the second hour of the John & Gordy Show, Mike McCabe joins the show. Author of Miracles Across County Q, Mike talked about his most recent substack called Time To Grow The F Up. In the article, he talked about how adulthood means facing reality without sugarcoating it or giving up hope. You accept that life includes loss and struggle, but also beauty and life. Then he quotes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who talks about how both youth and old age involve limits — when you’re young, adults limit you;

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43:00

Giving up the Gold Crown (Hour 1)

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2025/10/29

Good morning Madison! We are live with John & Gordy talking about the recent World Series games. John doesn't care for that though, and wants to talk politics. Before that, producer Dom talks about his time in Spirit Halloween and how he got yelled at for "cutting the line". Later in the hour, JAG talks about how the MAGAs are making the government shutdown much more painful than it needs to be. Stay tuned for the second hour as the fellas talk with Mike McCabe on his recent substack!The

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43:38

The Autopen Did Nothing Wrong! (Hour 2)

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2025/10/28

For the second hour of the John & Gordy Show, they take callers as well as incorporate more funny jingles for their weather and phone segments. John talks about Rachel Maddow's remarks about how well Chicago is handling the ICE invaders. Also, they get into talk about President Biden's executive actions that were signed using the Autopen, which Republicans link to claims about his mental state. The report also focused on his pardons he granted while he was in office, including to Hunter Biden

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44:10

JAG Air Horn Shenanigan’s (Hour 1)

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2025/10/28

At the beginning of the first hour of the John & Gordy Show, Producer Dom told the guys that the doctors visit yesterday went terrible. With not being allowed to have dairy, texter Mark gave his advice as well as John. Lisa Bernard from the Dane County Human Society joins the show to talk about pets held for adoption. Here are some of the furry friends we spotlighted on the show! The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8

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44:09

Barack Obama Ballroom (Hour 2)

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2025/10/27

In the second hour of the John & Gordy Show, caller called and listeners listened as JAG described the whole political atmosphere as being on fire! Sha'Ron Buie, leader of the Board of Directors for the Federal Defender Service for both the Eastern and Western Districts, the Dane County Community Justice Council's Pretrial Services Subcommittee, the Community Police Advisory Board, the Madison Justice Team, and the Madison and Milwaukee Reentry Councils. He talked about MOSES organization

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44:05

Scrub Daddy Era (Hour 1)

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2025/10/27

In the first hour of the John and Gordy show, the fellas decided to talk about Gordy's future cleaning habits for his new house! Just ask John was in full effect as they described how you can clean your oven! Pam Jahnke joined the show to talk about the recent Packer game extravaganza and how Aaron Rodgers wanted to prove something. They joked about the Steelers jerseys as well as the new kicker being thrown onto the practice squad. Not only that, but John & Gordy gave listeners a few

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44:02

Weekly Best of John and Gordy Show for Oct 25

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2025/10/25

To kick off this weekly best of the John & Gordy Show, JAG delve into Wisconsin's spectral side with tales of haunted sites like the Wonder Bar and the Cozy Inn, before exploring Wisconsin's fascinating history with Tom and Kristi Manus, authors of 'Secret Wisconsin.' Their travels uncover bizarre tales, from Duncan Yo-Yo's past to the intriguing Cozy Inn legacy. The guys then talk with former three time Madison Mayor, Paul Soglin. He shares insights on how protests invigorate movements and

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44:07

Momentum is Building (Hour 2)

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2025/10/24

In the second hour of the John & Gordy Show, Savannah Tomei-Olson joins the show today to talk about the two Madison music figures in the last 10 days or so. First it was Herb Frank, who started Frank Productions (now FPC Live) with his wife Sylvia, who the Sylvee is named after. He's a big part of why Madison scores big names. And Bob Queen was on the other end of the spectrum, he was dedicated to ensuring we had chances to see music for free in our neighborhoods. He started the Fete de

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43:41

Freezing Potatoes (Hour 1)

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2025/10/24

In the first segment of the John & Gordy Show, we had on Pam Jahnke, who talked all about the freezing temperatures that have taken over Wisconsin. The freezing has caused some of the potatoes to rupture, yet all of the pumpkins seem to be perfectly fine. The ballroom extravaganza is still in high order as John gives the listeners cuts about what other congressmen have to say about this destruction! The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through

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44:07

Courts Untethered to the Facts (Hour 2)

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2025/10/23

In the second hour, John & Gordy talk with Jim Santelle from Amicus: A Law Review. Jim states how Trump has invoked emergency powers for military during the No Kings Rallies all throughout the states. They even joked that maybe when a Democratic president gets to office, they can fire the Supreme Courts! John also had a few cuts describing right wing protestors hating the way the left is protesting (no surprise there). Gordy gives the listeners a weather update with a fancy new jingle

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43:46

JAG BIG BALLROOM (Hour 1)

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2025/10/23

On the first hour of the John & Gordy Show, John dove right into the randomness of the White House ballroom extravaganza. Trump has now pooled another 100 million dollars into this ballroom and we plan on the project to cost even higher in the long run. Dr. Tim Slekar joins the show in the third segment to talk about the department of education cutting all funding! Gordy speaks about his nephew having autism and how Special Need teachers are at the forefront of this blow. The John and

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43:58

White House Ballroom (Hour 2)

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2025/10/22

In this episode, John got into the reasoning behind the random decisions being made on the Whitehouse "renovations." Installing a ballroom into the eastside of the white house is unethical. Substack blogger, Mike McCabe joins the show today to give his take on this issue. He also went to the No Kings Protest last weekend in Minneapolis! The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be

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43:53

Rallying for Democracy (Hour 1)

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2025/10/22

It was a great morning for John & Gordy! The birds were chirping and the winds were howling. They get right inot topics dealing with immigration and other societal issues. The delve into the ICE problem the U.S is having and now even Spotify is apart of. Spotify is including ICE advertisements as promotional value to their uproar. The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be

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44:02

Haunting Discoveries (Hour 2)

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2025/10/21

In a whirlwind of local activism and spooky folklore, the episode kicks off with a stirring speech by Judge Everett Mitchell at Madison's No Kings Rally, emphasizing a fight against modern fascism and the reshaping of democracy. Mallory McMorrow debunks myths about paid protesters, and a mysterious commentator warns of creeping authoritarianism. The hosts delve into Wisconsin's spectral side with tales of haunted sites like the Wonder Bar and the Cozy Inn, before exploring Wisconsin's fascinating

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44:04

Sweater Weather (Hour 1)

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2025/10/21

John and Gordy tackle a brisk morning with banter on autumn attire and online shopping quirks before veering into weightier topics. They dissect the weather, political antics, and the bizarre renovations at the White House, including Trump's controversial ballroom plans. The duo debates the ethics of Turning Point USA's presence in schools, likening it to Antifa after-school programs. Meanwhile, climate concerns escalate with CO2 levels skyrocketing, yet the EPA pushes massive deregulation. As Tom

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44:00

No Kings, No Crowns: The Power of Protest (Hour 2)

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2025/10/20

The episode dives into the vibrant protests against authoritarianism, dubbed 'No Kings,' across the U.S., spotlighting their peaceful and creative nature with costumes and community spirit. The hosts discuss political strategies, emphasizing the importance of energizing the base and expanding it to effect change. They critique right-wing figures like Ted Cruz and Mike Johnson for their contradictory stances and highlight the power of collective action. Former Mayor Paul Soglin shares insights on how

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44:12

Fainting at Concerts (Hour 1)

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2025/10/20

Madison rallies, inspired by civil rights-era speeches, dominated the Capitol with calls for change. Former mayor Paul Soglin teases his lengthy memoir, while discussions around inflation, layoffs, and the political climate ensue. Producer Dom faints from dehydration during a Cage The Elephant, stirring up concern and humor. Meanwhile, claims of dark money fueling protests emerge, with George Soros blamed as usual. Amidst these, a puppy's heart surgery tugs at local heartstrings. All this, plus

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44:02

Weekly Best of John and Gordy Show for Oct 18

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2025/10/18

We kick off the best of JAG with some not-so-lighthearted banter! Steve Cochran joins the show from Chicago, shedding light on the city's gritty reality amid ice raids. In fact, one of Steve's past coworkers got kicked to the ground! Amy Horak from David J. Frank joins the show in the second segment to talk all things landscaping. With summer coming to a close and fall starting to heat up, it's important to get rid of all your leaves on your lawn! The last two segments consist of education

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43:11

In Honor of Ace Frehley (Hour 2)

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2025/10/17

Get ready for a whirlwind Friday morning as we dive into Wisconsin's food benefit freeze and school funding cuts, courtesy of a looming government shutdown. Savannah Tomei-Olsen reports a 14% rise in hunger while Madison schools brace for a $12 million funding gap. RFK Jr. stirs controversy with claims against public health and doctors, sparking debates on science and medicine. Meanwhile, Rokker previews local music acts, from Madison Uphoff's soulful tunes to Kat and the Hurricane's indie pop

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43:23

Protests and Pasta! (Hour 1)

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2025/10/17

Dive into a whirlwind discussion as John and Gordy tackle the brewing political storm just before the No Kings protest, labeled by some as 'Hate America' rallies. The duo critiques incendiary rhetoric and the looming threat of political retribution. They also spotlight the bizarre case of an illegal immigrant Illinois cop and dissect the controversial stances of RFK Jr. and JD Vance. Amidst the fiery debates, listeners get a taste of the local scene with a night market recap and a surprising pasta

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