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Matenaer on Air

"Matenaer On Air" features Wisconsin radio veteran Jane Matenaer and her comedic sidekick Greg Bach. They cover all the news that affects you with humor and a unique perspective. From ginseng farmers to state politicians to bird enthusiasts and more. "Matenaer On Air" gets you ready for the day with laughter and the facts you need to know. Listen Live: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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40:59

Make Him Go Away Again (Hour 2)

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2025/07/21

The administration's attempt to make the curious case of Jeffrey Epstein go away is not working as well as they thought it would. Those who want justice for the survivors, want answers and they're not coming. Next, a football sized squirrel is on the horizon to distract us from the important issues. Let's start the week right with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - These Aren't The Drugs You're Looking For Edition As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you

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“Bad People” And The Power Of Four Words (Hour 1)

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2025/07/21

We're back in studio, back from our trip and we are grateful for all those who listened, called, texted and organized this tour for our shows! We're kicking things off with a vote of gratitude to US Congressman Tony Weid for taking on the true concerns of the people and protecting four words in The Constitution. State Rep. Robyn Vining has made her announcement that she is running for State Senate in an attempt to push the Democrats towards a majority in that chamber. Then, The Felon President's

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Weekly Best of Matenaer on Air for Jul 19

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2025/07/19

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This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Kiss Me Baby Edition

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2025/07/18

Looking to combine your two favorite things: trendy make-up and big box chain Mexican food? Well Chipotle has you covered for both, for the low low price of $30! Jane, Todd and Greg talk about this new trend in lip stains and the future of the show in the text-to-win contest world.And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn’t Be A Thing!” or search for it on

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The End Of Late Night (Hour 2)

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2025/07/18

We found out yesterday that The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will no longer be a thing as of 2026. The cancellation is being sold as "a cost measure", when it really is part of a merger deal to appease The Felon President and Greg has some thoughts. Then Mark Lundeen from WBZH is back to talk about The Honor The Earth Homecoming And Pow Wow happening this weekend in Hayward. For Audio Sorbet, we reflect on our travels and give thanks to those who made this trip possible. And we're bringing this

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Live From Hayward!! (Hour 1)

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2025/07/18

It's the final day of Jane and Todd' statewide tour and today the gang is at The Lot in Hayward! To kick off the show, we have Dan Shafer, Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area to talk about the rumors surrounding Tony Evers' run for a third term, as well as fundraising for the upcoming Wisconsin elections and the redistricting push for new congressional maps. Next, Jennifer Petit is the owner of River And Rain Wellness Boutique And Crystal Shop in Hayward and tells

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This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Oh Nuts Edition

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2025/07/17

Look, we'll just be honest here: if you can't control the rampant and explosive population of a little critter, then maybe you should hand over the reigns to your new squirrel overlords. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn’t Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. And thanks for listening!!

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It’s Never Too Late To Start Something (Hour 2)

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2025/07/17

In our second hour from The Fanatical Fish Studio And Gallery, owner Kelly Meredith speaks to us about her work, the work of others and why expressing yourself through art is something you can start at any age. Next, its Thursday and we welcome Civic Media's very own Brittney Merlot back for Weather and Wine to talk about the weekend's forecast. Then we are joined by the Station Manager of our WCQM state, Darla Isham to talk about everything they do for the community and Greg learns about a very

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Hello From Butternut!! (Hour 1)

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2025/07/17

It's Day 2 of our statewide tour with Jane and Todd! Today we're coming from another of Jane's favorite cities she had never visited...until now; Butternut and we're coming to you live from The Fanatical Fish Studio And Gallery! And while we're talking about a bicker-fest between two Wisconsin Congressmen, as well as a new story on just how much Robin Vos & Co. spent on outside council, we also talk to Kelly Meredith, the owner of our broadcasting location to talk about all the great things

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Airventures In Oshkosh!! (Hour 2)

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2025/07/16

In our second hour, Hal Bryan is the Managing Editor for The EAA and he joins the show to discuss the history of the event and the people who travel from different countries for one week to connect over their love of flight. Then our travel mate Todd Allbaugh is our guest to talk Audio Sorbet and the question is: How do you fly? And we're on the road, but we still have This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Special Snack Edition.As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this

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LIVE FROM THE EAA!! (Hour 1)

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2025/07/16

It's the first day of Jane and Todd's statewide road trip with the first stop in Oshkosh at the EAA, home of Airventure and a week of events, classes and connections with people from all over the world! We kick the show off with news regarding a court order allowing those on unemployment to also access Social Security Disability Insurance. Next, food that was meant to be distributed by USAID is now being disposed of in almost an insulting matter, feeding nobody, helping no one. Then Dick Knapinski

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Hooray For Wisconsin-Wood! (Hour 2)

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2025/07/15

Nathan Deming is a Wisconsin based writer/director and he returns to the show to talk about the great news regarding tax credits for filmmakers which is a result of the newly signed state budget. We're hitting the road today and for Audio Sorbet, we thought we'd ask you; what's your favorite summer road trip? And before we hit the road, we wrap it up with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Hon Hon Hon Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you

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41:37

Tariffs, Social Security And Therapy (Hour 1)

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2025/07/15

The Felon President is proposing new tariffs which (of course) affect your pocketbook, but all in the name of...America? Next, an email went out regarding Social Security and guess what? It was wrong, so get the updates here. Then, Pat Kreitlow stops by to talk about the latest decision from Th Supreme Court's "Shadow Docket", as well as Pat and Greg's adventures in good sleeping health. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to

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40:59

Scones Of Peace (Hour 2)

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2025/07/14

You can't get around it; when you have a radio show about politics and the important local news, you will have haters and naysayers, which is fine, but if you're going to come at us, bring the data and show your work. Next, the Milwaukee flag is back in the news, no matter how hard we want to ignore it. And because we're celebrating another lovely week, we present This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Fossil Envy Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without

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41:14

January, 2027 (Hour 1)

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2025/07/14

The cuts to Medicaid in The Big Bill For Billionaires are coming, not now or tomorrow, but sooner than you know. In January 2027, the full scope of these reductions will take place and we don't want to forget it, because it will have deep impacts for those on Badger Care and around the country. No matter how hard they try, they can't make the curious case of Jeffrey Epstein go away, much to the dismay of those in the administration who want to forget it. As always, thank you for listening,

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Best of Matenaer on Air – July 12

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2025/07/12

We hope you're having a great weekend and getting the rest you need! We have a great show with two wonderful conversations from this week. Megan Kling is wife and a mom of two girls, and she is also a woman who fell victim to Wisconsin's 19th century law on abortion and she's here to tell her story about what her family had to go through to get the healthcare, she needed and deserved. Felipe Torres Medina is a comedian and Author of America, Let Me In: A Choose Your Immigration Story and he's here

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This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Blueberry Hill Edition

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2025/07/11

OK, this one is just for the jokes and puns, so really we want you to enjoy the wordplay spread all across this edition. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn’t Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. And thanks for listening!!

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Ron Doesn’t Feel Comfy (Hour 2)

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2025/07/11

In the second hour, Dan Shafer is hanging out and we're looking the race to the Governor's mansion in 2026 with a new name declaring his candidacy. And then Wisconsin's Senior Senator Ron Johnson isn't feeling comfy about The Big Bill For Billionaire, on which he voted "yes". For today's Audio Sorbet, we want to know: what purchases have you made after having one too many adult beverage. And we're celebrating the weekend with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Blueberry Hill EditionAs always, thank you

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41:27

I Didn’t Vote For That! (Hour 1)

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2025/07/11

Protesters in Congressman Derrick Van Orden's district protested in front of his office yesterday to let him know how unhappy they are with The Big Bill For Billionaires and his "yes" vote. And it looks like a very popular podcaster is unhappy with the policies of The Felon President, but unfortunately, Andrew Schultz doesn't know how elections work. Dan Shafer is Civic Media's Political Editor and founder of The Recombobulation Area and he is here to talk about the Wisconsin budget aftermath,

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This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Matcha Matcha Man Edition

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2025/07/10

Today would be the first day we all came to know there are "gatekeepers" when it comes to tea...so, thank you social media, you did it again. No notes. Good luck if you can nab that green powder and may the odds ever be in your favor.And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn’t Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.

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