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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 June 28

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/28

It's here folk, the weekend and what better way to kick back than take in a curated best of from our favorite moments of the week! Lisa Schiller is from the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin and she is here to talk about the latest scams to watch out for including passport and visa scams, as well as moving scams. For Audio Sorbet, we want to know; do you balance your checkbook? Do you know how to write a check?! Producer Calvin has some thoughts. Let's bring it to a big close with This Shouldn't

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This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – That’s A’lotta A’more...

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2025/06/27

Our best wishes to the happy couple, Jeff and Lauren as they make their way down the aisle. It's always great to see a small affair with close friends and family in an Italian city that they completely rented out....oh rich people. 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

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42:17

The Return Of The Coastal Carpetbaggers? (Hour 2)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/27

In our second hour, it's time to Recombobulate the news with Civic Media's Political Editor, Dan Shafer. The Marquette Law School put out a new poll and one of the questions is a controversial topic brought up by Dan a few weeks ago. We also talk about two guys from the coasts who might wanna be Governor. Then for Audio Sorbet, we want to know: do you prefer day weddings to night weddings? And the wedding bells are ringing with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - That's A'lotta A'more Edition.Matenaer

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Tattle Snakes In The Park (Hour 1)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/27

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. We read a lot of stories here at Matenaer On Air Laboratories and Cat Food Specialists and this one is definitely going to be placed in the "Is this a joke?" pile. Next, we revisit the statement said by all who want mass deportations "If they only did it legally". Then, Nick Ramos is the Executive Director of The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and he joins us to talk about The No Kings Rallies which took place nationwide, their plans for this summer and why

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40:24

Band-Aids, Not Solutions (Hour 2)

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2025/06/26

In the US Senate, the GOP is realizing with every day that their budget isn't popular as it's not just the social safety net that's being threatened, but also our rural hospitals, but don't worry, they have a solution Band-Aid. We're always excited to talk weekend forecasts with our award winning meteorologist Brittney Merlot here for Weather and Wine! Then, let's talk all things sports with Acme Packing Co. writer Paul Noonan! The Brewers are on fire and The NBA Finals, are over...finally. The

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41:29

Everything Is Smooth As Butter (Hour 1)

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2025/06/26

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court came down with two major decisions and people aren't happy including Governor Evers and those who want new Congressional maps. Next, it seems like there are some basic HR errors taking place in the Federal Government regarding now former employees of NOAA. And has he does every Thursday, Civic Media's Jim Santelle joins the show to break down the law related news in the headlines, including a major decisions coming down from The United States Supreme Court and House

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025 (Hour 2)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/25

Secretary of Health And Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went before the Congress (again) to talk about a new program for involving wearables (smartwatches, pedometers, etc.) and a monthly fee that will paid for by who...? He also gets checked by a Congresswoman on his firing of experts from a board. Singer and teen idol, Bobby Sherman passed away at the age of 81 and for today's Audio Sorbet, we remember him with a very simple question: who was your teen crush? And like we always do, we close

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This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Don’t Go In The Water...

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2025/06/25

If you swimming off the coast of Maine and you happen to see a jellyfish making its way onto the beach, we here at the show feel this goes without saying, but please don't touch it....at all.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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41:32

Great Program, Shame If Republicans Happened To It…...

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/25

When we say that child care in Wisconsin is in crisis, we aren't being hyperbolic and businesses are joining in the fight with a letter signed by 75 business leaders stating the need to find a solution to this huge problem. Next, Wisconsin GOP lawmakers have a great plan to bring people to the state, now...they should pay for it. Then Lisa Schiller is from the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin and she is here to talk about the latest scams to watch out for including passport and visa scams, as

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41:22

Betting On Rhubarb (Hour 2)

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2025/06/24

Self-Made Billionaire and lover of worker, Diane Hendricks, along with her daughter are starring in a show that highlights their hometown of Beloit, but the residence aren't as happy as The House of Hendricks would like. If you live in Milwaukee County, you maybe losing a grocery store, which can have big impacts for some folks. And for Audio Sorbet, we ask the burning question: Do you rhubarb? Trust us, people have opinions. And let's end this show right with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Polly Wants

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41:48

Showing Our Work (Hour 1)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/24

The US Supreme Court just came down with 6-3 decision giving The Felon President a victory in his mission to deport as many immigrants as possible, at all cost. Though a nationwide story, there is man right here in Wisconsin man who has become a victim of this draconian policy. Then, we are joined by the very amazing, new breaker, Todd Allbaugh and we're talking about the proposed cut (now pulled) to the UW System, as well as Senator Chris Kapenga's comments on security at the State Capitol

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41:56

Our Important Creepy Crawlies (Hour 2)

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2025/06/23

In the second hour, we welcome Wisconsin Bug Guy PJ Liesch to the show to talk about watching out for ticks this summer and why it's not just about being in the woods. For Audio Sorbet, we want to know; do you balance your checkbook? Do you know how to write a check?! Producer Calvin has some thoughts. And we're gonna wrap it up with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Lost And Found Edition Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 9 -11 am across

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41:19

“The Voice Of The People” (Hour 1)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/23

State Senator Chris Kapenga (R-33) was on WISN Upfront discussing security at the State Capitol in the wake of the recent tragedy in Minnesota and he had some interesting words on "gun control" and which voices matter most in the "house of the people". Next, they say that history is written by the winners, so Elon wants AI to help with this mission. Then we are joined by Civic Media's new News Director Chali Pittman and we discuss the US' bombing of nuclear sites in Iran, as well as the stagnant

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Best of Matenaer on Air – June 21

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/21

Welcome back to the another weekend edition of our curated best of for Matenaer On Air! Enjoy these selections from this past week and make sure to catch us live during the week! On today's show, Retire Army Major General Randy Manner returns to talk about the parade which took place this past weekend and what it means for our troops and their jobs. He also gives his thoughts on the military being deployed to assist ICE. We keep the conversation going with Audio Sorbet and ask the tough question:

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This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – I’ll Be Checking Out...

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2025/06/20

What can we say? People make mistakes. You forget to lock the door, you leave your wallet at home...sometimes you book a room at a very NICHE hotel. 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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We Don’t Want A ‘Palooza (Hour 2)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/20

It's Friday, so its time to Recombobulate the news with Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer! We're talking about the effects of the Wisconsin budget impasse and for Audio Sorbet, Dan shares a hot take on a Milwaukee tradition. And to wrap up the week, we have a very special This Shouldn't Be A Thing - I'll Be Checking Out Early EditionMatenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 9 -11 am across the state. Subscribe to the show as a podcast

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41:53

Maybe Don’t Go With Your Gut. (Hour 1)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/20

We made it, the weekend starts here. We all know the phrase "go with your gut", which is fine in certain situations, but when it comes to immigration policy, maybe a plan is better. That's definitely the case with those seeking visas to work in vacation towns this summer. Have you heard the news? Gas prices are $1.99 again! going up, again, as predicted. It's going to be really really hot, so please, take the necessary precautions and we also give you a list of items you shouldn't leave in a hot

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Juneteenth And The Big Gig (Hour 2)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/19

Juneteenth is here and there are some wonderful events happening in Milwaukee and one of them is in concert with Summerfest, which kicks off today! Summer is here and it is HOT, so to go over the forecast with us is Weather and Wine with Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot. And like we do every Thursday, we talk sports with one of our Sports Gurus, Paul Noonan from The Acme Packing Co. The weekend is ALMOST here, so we're gonna start it up right with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Happy Trail Mix

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This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Happy Trail Mix Edition

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/19

Imagine walking over 1100 miles through rocky terrain and unpredictable weather. You have to mail yourself supplies and find shelter wherever you can. Would a sweet dessert treat be the worst thing about this journey? 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

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Robin, The UW System (Hour 1)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/06/19

Assembly Speaker and guy whose name is also a verb, Robin Vos has decided it would be a good idea to cut $87 million from the UW budget, because there isn't enough diversity and inclusion (our words, not his). The Bill for Billionaires seeks to make a cut to the 988 Helpline that helps LGBTQIA+ Youth, because of course it does. Every Thursday, Jim Santelle stops by the show to talk about all of the big stories come out of the world of law. Including the big decision from The US Supreme Court

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