x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

news news commentary

All Episodes

44:32

Appeasement

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/13

In hour two, the guys tune in to the Voice of America, which is next on the chopping block for Trump and Musk. We take a look at the weather, chatting with Brittney Merlot about the (obscene) amount of snow we received last night. Getting back to some stories, we hear from Hegseth, now bending his knee to Putin. Reminiscent of Neville Chamberlain, no? Later, the discussion turns to health, as a judge has ordered CDC and NIH webpages, taken down by DOGE, be reposted, as Trump violated several laws

en-US

44:32

The Unscience of Reading

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/13

With the absolute dumping of snow we received yesterday, John and Gordy kick off commiserating about shoveling, a Wisconsin tradition. We dive into the National Day Calendar (its Cheddar Day!) and check in with Sam for Today in History. Later, instead of Idiocracy we welcome on Dr. Tim Slekar as we do every Thursday. With the dissolution of the Department of Education looming, we tap his wisdom on what we'll do next. We also dive into the Science of Reading - a debunked, non-curriculum, that has

en-US

44:32

The Great Dictator

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/12

In hour two we're talking finances! The guys dive into why the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau exists, which Trump and DOGE want to do away with. We also take a look back at a prior realization, by Alan Greenspan, that deregulation was bad, with words from him about what caused the great recession. Later, we chat with Mike McCabe as we do every Wednesday, this time by phone, about the uncanny similarities, yet stark differences, between Charlie Chaplin and Adolf Hitler. Chaplin's distain

en-US

44:32

Pour’n Yer Heart Out

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/11

In hour two, the guys dive forward, looking to the future, with words from George Conway, about how he thinks the effective end of democracy and our constitution will come about, when the time comes that Trump and US Marshals stop adhering to judge's orders. With their faces usually stuck in microphones, they take a look outside to see what our meteorologist Brittney Merlot has brought to the skies - snow! And more to come. At the bottom of the hour, we touch on how the dismantling of USAID is

en-US

44:32

Go Back to Home Depot

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/11

John and Gordy kick off the show with their usual banter before John launches into a tirade against plastic straws, which Trump is trying to reverse the phase-out of. For a semblance of normalcy Gordy walks us through the National Day Calendar, and we check in with Sam for Today in History, and to talk bikes. In Idiocracy today, the guys cover just how DOGE is evaluating federal employees, in a kangaroo court by his 20-somethings minions. We hear from Robin Vos, who we don't like, about Mike

en-US

44:32

DOGE, Take Out The Trash: Musk

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/10

In hour two, after chatting about indoor landscaping, we get to another Web Wisdom found by John, a mock interview with Elon Musk about the true intentions of DOGE. We hear a clip of Stephen Colbert about the efforts to defund the National Weather Service, and also find out why dismantling USAID was low-hanging fruit for Musk. Later, John covers (continued) use by Tesla child labor in cobalt mines, and a rapid-fire of other short stories. Closing out, we turn an eye to Musk and DOGE's next

en-US

44:32

Save Your Pennies

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/10

John and Gordy kick off the week reflecting on the weekend's events, including the Super Bowl, Gordy's appearance at the Frozen Assets Fest, and the musical Shucked! at the Overture. After checking through the National Day Calendar, the guys chat with Pam Jahnke from the Midwest Farm Report, chatting about commercials last night during the Big Game, and a system of registration for hobby farm owners, now that bird flu is taking hold. Later, in Idiocracy, the guys talk pennies, with the news that

en-US

44:32

Weekly Best of John and Gordy Show for Feb 8

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/08

It was a wild week for John and Gordy (and all of us!) as they spread the word about the wild going-ons in Washington. Aside from that, this week they talked with Caitlin McAleavey from the Clean Lakes Alliance about the Frozen Assets Fest on Saturday, as well as with Dr. Tim Slekar of BustED Pencils about the plan to dismantle the Department of Education, surprising pushback to school choice programs, and more in the realm of education.The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio

en-US

44:32

I’m a Christian – Poor Me!

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/07

In hour two, the guys dive into an upcoming executive order by Trump to root out "Christian bias." To distract ourselves, we check in with Brittney Merlot for a check of the weather, and to chat once again about this weekend's Frozen Assets Fest. Before the bottom of the hour, John covers a story about the Proud Boys, who have lost their trademark to a Black church in a defamation case, and also news about Trump and Musk, who plan to allow only white immigration from South Africa (!). Later, to

en-US

44:32

Buyout or Mass Firing?

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/07

Its Friday! John and Gordy kick off by sharing a laugh over a clip from the Daily Show, before diving into the National Day Calendar, and chatting about the Beatles in Today in History. In Idiocracy, John, who also works for the US Census, chats about the buyout of government employees, and the offer he received - but isn't eligible to take. We learn about AG Pam Bondi's efforts to allow more foreign influence in the government, and wrapping up the hour, look at some cases of Trump's tariffs

en-US

44:32

Crisis

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/06

In hour two, the guys discuss the constitutional crisis we're facing, with words from Dahlia Lithwick. We check in with our meteorologist Brittney Merlot to find out why everything is so icy today, while the guys panic over her excitement to go ice sailing this weekend at the Frozen Assets Fest. Back to politics, we hear Derrick Van Orden's approval of Trump's plan to turn Gaza into a resort, and later, get wet, talking about Trump's release of water from California reservoirs - in the north,

en-US

44:32

Learn a Thing or Two

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/06

Despite some hopeful words from Al Gore about hope for our destiny, John and Gordy mope about the state of the country. To distract themselves, we cover the National Day Calendar, and joke about the latest headline: new CIA hires having their names exposed in an unsecured email. Later, we get a real education of what's going on as we talk with Dr. Tim Slekar, one half of the BustED Pencils team. They chat about the implications of dismantling the Department of Education, the demonization of

en-US

44:32

A New Story

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/05

In hour two, the guys bring up some issues arising in Brad Schimel's campaign for SCOWI, including likely illegally using AI in a campaign ad against his competitor, Susan Crawford, and also some shady fundraising efforts. Brittney Merlot checks in for a look at the weather, and also to celebrate National Weatherperson's Day! We talk taxes for a bit, as Musk has dismissed ("deleted") the IRS staff in charge of the free e-file program. Later, Mike McCabe joins us in the studio as he does every

en-US

44:32

Washington’s Vision For The Future

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/05

Today's show kicks off with words from General Washington, with his vision for America - if only he could see us now. The guys welcome us in with the National Day Calendar, and we jump into What's Trending: The US takeover of Gaza (!). We check in with Sam for Today in History, and dive into Idiocracy headfirst, covering Newsmax's insults to the pope, Representative Andy Ogles rationalization for a US takeover of Greenland, and a look at what's on the horizon for AI. Closing out, the guys chat

en-US

44:32

Living The Dream

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/04

Hour two kicks off with some words by George Carlin, all about the American Dream (you need to be asleep to believe it). The guys chat about upcoming protests at the capitol, then dive into JD Vance's philosophical influence: Curtis Yarvin, the billionaire who wants to get rid of the republic. We take another break from politics as we chat with Brittney Merlot, our Civic Media meteorologist, along with Caitlin McAleavey from the Clean Lakes Alliance, learning all about this weekend's Frozen Assets

en-US

44:32

A Metaphor For Current Government

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/04

After some technical hiccups this morning, John and Gordy are back on the air! (again) After a sprint through the National Day Calendar and Today in History, we get into Idiocracy, covering Musk and Trump's crusade to do away with the Department of Education (and all of the republic). To lift our spirits we chat with Lisa Bernard from the Dane County Humane Society, as we experience the Dating Game once again! Gordy, blindfolded, meets three pets up for adoption at DCHS, and chooses one to take

en-US

44:32

Plants!

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/03

In hour two, the guys dive into the planned "government buyout" by Trump of employees in the "unelected bureaucracy," which he really plans to replace with political loyalists (!) We check in with Brittney Merlot for a check of the weather, and later, welcome in Amy Horak for the inaugural edition of the David J. Frank Horticultural Report! Though its wintertime, there's plenty to chat about in the realm of plants, including winter pruning, preserving plants during the unusual midwinter

en-US

44:32

Broligarchy

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/02/03

John and Gordy kick off the week recapping the Grammys, with a rant from John on the death of country music. We get into the National Day Calendar, and talk Today in History with Sam before welcoming on Pam Jahnke to chat about a citizen science weather program going into place, and a renewed push by Senator Baldwin to have an AM radio in every car. In today's dose of Idiocracy, the guys talk Broligarchy, the hostile takeover by tech bros and billionaires of the US government. We take a trip back

en-US

45:08

Holy Crow!

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/31

In hour two, we hear the buried lead, a comment by Glenn Grothman, saying the federal government needs to conduct an "ethnic review" - racism, no? Then we return to the news of the plane crash, getting Ron Johnson's response, and his call to upgrade facilities. Brittney Merlot checks in for our daily look at the weather, and then the guys solicit responses, asking how listeners get their fix of Civic Media every day. Later, we're joined by Jimmy K as we are every Friday, to take a look at what's

en-US

45:07

I’ve Lived Here My Whole Life!

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/31

John and Gordy had the opportunity to fill in for Maggie Daun on the network yesterday, which they were glad to do, but resulted in massive sleep deprivation this morning! In the midst of their crazed hallucinations, they manage to cover the National Day Calendar and Today in History, before chatting with Pam Jahnke about the wild warm weather we've been experiencing. They chat about how the tariffs planned to be implemented tomorrow may impact farmers, and mention that Green and Gold, the movie,

en-US

1,065 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci