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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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44:02

Best of Matenaer on Air for October 4

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/10/04

The weekend has arrived and you want to get caught up, so good job! You rock!! We have a great curated best of show for you so enjoy. A government shutdown seems to be imminent, because an agreement which can't be met and it will affect us all, so we look at what some of impacts felt if and when this happens and why, in a situation like this - accountability is key, so says The President of The United States. Then, with coffee prices going up and belts getting tighter, so for Audio Sorbet - we want

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42:32

Husbands Of Wisconsin! (Hour 2)

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2025/10/03

It's Friday, which means it's time to Recombobulate the news with Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer and whether we like it or not, we're in the political season with new candidates and today we talk about two people in the governor's race - one who has entered and another who is "seriously considering" it, again. We also discuss a faith leader who has been convicted and sentenced (sort of), but has a reason for his crime. For Audio Sorbet, Green Bay has off and we want to know what you do on

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42:15

We’ll Get Around To It Later… (Hour 1)

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2025/10/03

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. We are in day 2 of the government shutdown and the loss of jobs is on the horizon with The Republicans not only trying to shift the blame, but also convince the people that this isn't making them so very happy (guess what? It is.) Then, Lisa Schiller is from The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin and she joins us to talk about all of the latest scams including those games on your phone that say they'll pay you to play! As always, thank you for listening,

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42:03

Two Decades Of Pain (Hour 2)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/10/02

The second hour opens up with more news regarding Wisconsin farmers and the continual loss of market strength in the matter of soybeans. Next, with Halloween quickly approaching, the treat is always the delicious candy, but the trick seems to be the price. And its Thursday, which means we talk sports with our Guru, Journal Sentinel Writer JR Radcliffe and we're excited about The Brewers playing in the NLDS this weekend and we are aware that The Packers are playing this weekend, because...really, a

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42:18

The Ballot And The Bully (Hour 1)

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2025/10/02

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will be on the ballot next year (again, sigh) and a new candidate has entered the race and based on her record we think Rebecca Bradley will be happy with this choice. And then President Trump is meeting with the author of a book he never read, never heard of and they're deciding what agencies might be shut down, permanently. Then, Jim Santelle is the host of Amicus: A Law Review and he joins us to talk about all of the major stories coming out of the world of law

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This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – As The Worms Turns Edition

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/10/01

This story has everything you love: vibrations, meters of green grass and utensils as part of the longest running competition involving racing worms. There, we made it sound exciting...you're welcome. 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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40:56

Tariffs, Bailout, Rinse, Repeat (Hour 2)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/10/01

In the second hour, we're discussing the shutdown and its affects on farmers, as well as the proposed bailout for farmers (and the $20B for Argentina), which is due to the Trump imposed tariffs. And we have an "elegant solution" for getting something done for regular folks here in America. For today's Audio Sorbet, we want to know which home chore you're afraid to do. And ff you're new here, welcome! And buckle up for This Shouldn't Be A Thing - As The Worms Turns Edition.As always, thank you

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42:13

Shutdown: 2025 Edition (Hour 1)

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2025/10/01

Here we are, once again; our Federal Government is shut down and while Democrats want to hold firm for health care and Republicans want colleagues to cross the aisle, the president sees this as an opportunity to do what he does best: inflict pain on regular folks like you and me. Ascension Hospital has exited United Healthcare and this is a big deal, so we speak with Dr. Kristin Lyerly about what this means for patients and doctors. And the Republicans are keeping a dually elected individual from

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41:16

The Trail Ahead: State Senator Kelda Roys (Hour 2)

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2025/09/30

State Senator Kelda Roys (D-26) has officially declared her candidacy for Governor of Wisconsin. She joins the show to the importance of education for all (and where your tax dollars actually go for this), what she will bring to the budget process and why The Northwoods is worth fighting for, always. Then, for Audio Sorbet, The NFL has announced the Half-Time performer for The Big Game and it's causing some controversy, so we want to know: who was your favorite performer? And it's time for your

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3:45

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – There’s No Law For This...

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2025/09/30

If you're afraid that the robots will take over and make humans their servants, well rest easy because first, the machines are going to have to learn how to drive. 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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41:48

The Government Shutdown…And You (Hour 1)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/09/30

A government shutdown seems to be imminent, because an agreement which can't be met and it will affect us all, so we look at what some of impacts felt if and when this happens and why, in a situation like this - accountability is key, so says The President of The United States. Next, we want to know if Trump is OK...seriously. We aren't being snarky or mean, because there were two stories that came out regarding perception vs. reality: one having to do with troops to an unlikely city and the other

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2:38

This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Cover Me Edition

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2025/09/29

Why does anyone do anything? We ask this question today as we have no idea why this DeKalb County guy did what he did...maybe an elaborate art project? 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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41:53

You Could Use A Hot Beverage (Hour 2)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/09/29

We're always excited to have UW-Madison Wildlife Specialist David Drake on the show. Today we look at a problem in one part of the state with regard to chemicals and our ducks and it's time for the Monarchs to fly and we learn more about these gorgeous butterflies. Then, with coffee prices going up and belts getting tighter, so for Audio Sorbet - we want to know: Do you coffee? And are you cutting back because of costs? And oh boy howdy, do we have something for you - it's This Shouldn't Be A Thing

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41:26

Date Centers, Opposition Research And A Tie (Hour 1)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/09/29

It must be a crazy day if we're opening up the show with sports, but the Packers...played and The Brewers are the best team in the MLB all while losing the last regular season series, all while being a class act for the visiting team. Next, whether we like it or not, The Governor's election is heating up with one person in and one person out. Then, Civic Media's News Director Chali Pittman is our guest on Mondays to go over all the news we missed this weekend. We continue our discussion of the

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Best of Matenaer on Air for September 27

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/09/27

Good day, good weekend and good job on being you! This week's finely curated episode has all the best bips and bops from our favorite moments. We start with our very own Dr. Kristin Lyerly joins us to talk about a topic we never thought would be a thing, but here we are. We also talk about how it's not about one or two or even three studies, it's about MANY studies and actually reading them. Then, when you think of Wisconsin, do cranberries come to mind? We speak with Grant Holley, Executive

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41:55

With Doors Wide Open (Hour 2)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/09/26

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 Doors Open Milwaukee and we ask you; what building would you explore if you had the keys? We're going to celebrated it with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - A-mayo-nazing

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Nothing Bailouts Can’t Fix, Right? (Hour 1)

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2025/09/26

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 the relationship between The GOP and The Heartland. Oh and apparently we're giving $20 billion to another country, because the president likes them. We wish he liked us. If you want to get a bathroom

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40:35

Its Great If You Own Five Boats (Hour 2)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/09/25

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 talk all things Brewers, Packers and songwriting! And we're real proud of today's This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Night Shift Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this

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42:11

The Vacant Agency (Hour 1)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/09/25

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 and seniors. Then, our friend Jim Santelle joins the show to talk about his show Amicus: A Law Review, as well as the curious case of Ed Martin, Alex Jones and why Todd Blanche did a good thing? Also,

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41:49

Bring Me Cranberries And Music! (Hour 2)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/09/24

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 David Grant about a great fundraiser on 99.7 The Max and how you can pledge and maybe hear your song on the radio (or you can stop it from being played!). And its

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