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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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Just A Bit Outside

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/17

John and Gordy kick off the show by remembering two legends who passed away: Bob Uecker, Milwaukee Brewer and broadcasting legend, and also David Lynch, creator of the groundbreaking show Twin Peaks. Until we dive deeper into their lives, the guys chat about the National Day Calendar, and Today in History. John enlightens us to Zuckerberg's new take on masculinity, in light of learning taekwondo. Later, we learn a bit more about Uecker, with a series of clips illustrating his life. Wrapping up

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On Optimism, for Beneficial Tech Regulations

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/16

As promised, in hour two the guys dive more into Biden's farewell speech last night, and specifically his warning about the tech-industrial complex. They take this idea and discuss what's going on with Facebook and TikTok, but get snapped back to reality (and hope for the future) with Sam's comparison to the early days of radio, which were also a media wild west. We check in with Brittney Merlot, talking about outdated but still popular home heating methods (coal!?) but then take a look at the

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Smart, But In What Way?

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/16

John and Gordy celebrate the long awaited warming foretold by our meteorologist Brittney Merlot. After talking the weather, they reflect on Biden's farewell speech - but more on that to come. We check the National Day Calendar, and talk Today in History with Sam. Later we welcome on Dr. Tim Slekar of BustED Pencils to talk brats, and of course education as well too. They dive into the topic of multiple intelligences - the idea that kids (and adults!) that are good at certain things are just as

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45:07

Antisocial Media

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/15

In hour two, the guys dive into wealth inequality, talking how oligarchs and billionaires are taking over the country, killing the middle class. We also look at the effects on healthcare - and ask the question of whether healthcare is a right or not. We chat with Brittney Merlot about the weather real quick, then jump into coverage of the hearings for Pete Hegseth, the drunk, nominated to be Secretary of Defense. Later, because its Wednesday, we welcome in Mike McCabe, getting his take on Biden's

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45:07

Its The Waterpark’s Fault

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/15

John and Gordy, despite vowing to not talk about it, kick off talking about the senate confirmation hearings for Trump's circus of a cabinet. To distract ourselves, we chat about hats and the National Day Calendar, and check the books for Today in History. Later in Idiocracy, we chat about how everyone on the internet is now an expert on wildfires, and also banter about the opposite element, water, with news of expansions to waterparks in the Dells. Wrapping up hour one, the guys look to foreign

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Promoting the General Welfare

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/14

We kick off hour two with chatter about the SCOTUS and healthcare in the Big Story - as they undertake cases aiming to repeal aspects of Obamacare. We check in with Brittney Merlot for a look ahead at the roller coaster of weather we have coming up, then talk with Judy Davidoff, Editor of Isthmus, about some of the stories in the latest issue of the paper, and her column on the Mayor's response to the Abundant Life shooting last month. John and Gordy get squeaky clean later in the show, talking

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45:07

What Is Truth?

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/14

With a light dusting of snow, John kicks off the show yelling about the slow drivers on Campus Drive, then remembers the day 26 years ago when he became a dad. Because his eldest is now 26, we get a preview of his rant on healthcare to come later in the show, which Gordy and Sam need to calm him down from. We distract ourselves with the National Day Calendar and Today in History with Sam before getting into Idiocracy for the day. We get a fact check from Daniel Dale about the presence of guns at

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Fix It Yourself

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/13

In hour two, John and Gordy dive into the Big Story: the ban of TikTok, set to happen on the 19th, and now being reviewed by the SCOTUS. We briefly check the weather with Brittney Merlot, and later welcome on Kevin Meagher from Freewheel Bicycle, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting cycling and teaching bike repair, to talk about what they do and their upcoming annual meeting. In the leftovers, we get back to a story from last week: Meta scrapping its fact checking, completely.The John and Gordy

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45:08

Fox, Pro-Terrorism?

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/13

John and Gordy kick off the week talking about their first albums, way back in the 60s. They recap the Civic Media holiday party over the weekend, then dive into the National Day Calendar. They chat with Pam Jahnke, the Fabulous Farm Babe, about a dairy expo coming up later this week, and also get her take on how the lack of snow and winter weather is affecting Wisconsin businesses and farms. In today's dose of Idiocracy, we learn about how Trump was right about everything (truly, lol), Fox News'

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Weekly Best of John and Gordy Show for Jan 11

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/11

John and Gordy snapped back to reality this week, in their first full five days back after the holidays. We kick off hearing about the devastating wildfires that continue to rage in Los Angeles, and politicization of the tragedy by Trump and other politicians. The guys say hello to Pam Jahnke, the Fabulous Farm Babe, and chat about Green and Gold, the new movie shot in Wisconsin about the Packers. Later, also after some time away, John and Gordy talk with Mike McCabe about what's been on his mind

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Miles of Devestation

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/10

In hour two, the guys dive into the LA wildfires that continue to rage, exploring Trump's political response to it, and the continued problems that climate change denial causes. Brittney Merlot checks in for a look at the weather (we have snow finally!), and talk the response, first from Mexico, and now echoed by Canada, in response to Trump's expansionist rhetoric, that our northern neighbor should take in Democratic states, should they secede. Later, Jimmy K joins the guys in studio for an

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This is Your Brain on Drugs

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/10

Its Friday! John and Gordy begin as usual looking at the National Day Calendar and Today in History, and welcome back Pam Jahnke, the Fabulous Farm Babe, to talk about attending the premiere of Green and Gold, the Packer movie, and chatting with Wisconsin farmers about their role in making the movie. Later in Idiocracy, we dive into Trump's plan to renew the War on Drugs (cocaine for me but not for thee?), and close out the hour with John's rap on Vicki McKenna, Brad Schimel, and their defense of

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45:08

California (and Democracy) on Fire

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/09

We kick off hour two discussing the wildfires outside of LA, and the unprecedented damage and danger its causing. We also dive more into the decision by Meta to get rid of fact checking, making Zuckerberg's platform ripe for hate groups going forward. We chat with Brittney Merlot about the fires out west, check the local weather, and discuss a true Wisconsin pastime, ice fishing. Later, Nick Ramos, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign joins the guys in studio to talk about

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Teachers or Terrorists?

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/09

Its a laid back Thursday for John and Gordy. After conquering the National Day Calendar and Today in History, they welcome on Dr. Tim Slekar of BustED Pencils as they do every Thursday, to talk alternatives to completely dismantling the Department of Education, and the goal of public education overall. They also dive into the problematic Ryan Walters, State Superintendent of Oklahoma, who is targeting public school teachers and calling them terrorists.The John and Gordy Show is a part of the

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A Complete Unknown

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/08

In hour two, the guys have a conversation with callers about the new speed limits in Madison, and the cost of updating the signs. Brittney Merlot checks in to talk the California wildfires and upcoming weather here in Wisconsin. At the bottom of the hour, we quickly dive into Meta getting rid of fact checking, and later, Mike McCabe joins us for the first time in 2025! He and the guys discuss what's been on his mind the past few weeks: the Bob Dylan movie A Complete Unknown, parallels between

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Trump Timepieces

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/08

Hump day kicks off with an edition of Show and Tell with Johnny, as he finally brought in his talking Trump clock! We get into the National Day Calendar as usual, and unsurprisingly talk more about the fake day than the real ones: "Newspaper Appreciation Day." We check in with Sam for Today in History, then get into today's edition of Idiocracy. From the Daily Show, we hear what really happened on January 6th. Closing out the first hour, we talk Short Stack, and listen to a compilation of

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45:07

Winter There, but Not Here

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/07

In hour two, we talk electric cars, with the news that Teslas are freezing in Chicago, refusing to take a charge and leaving their owners stranded. We then get into Mike Johnson's vow to dismantle "big government," the government that is of, by, and for the people, and serves a useful purpose. Brittney Merlot checks in for our daily look at the weather, and to talk (the lack of) snowmobiling, before hearing the hottest take, that women shouldn't be allowed to vote. Later, though we've discussed

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Greenland Is Not Ours

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/07

Its a frosty one today! After John's complaints about scraping car windows, we get into the National Day Calendar, and a NEW digital version of Today in History with Sam. In today's edition of Idiocracy, the guys have a breakdown over Trump, continuing to pursue his pipedream of taking over Greenland. We also talk religion, and decide once and for all whether Trump is more like Jesus or Satan. After diving into economics and polling (and the backwardness of many people's opinions) we welcome on

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Elon, Recipient of Daddy’s Money

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/06

In hour two, the guys get up in arms against Elon Musk, who is now arguing that only autistic males should be allowed to vote (!). We talk about Canada, and how detrimental tariffs would be to the economy if Trump cleavers our largest trading partner. We also hear from Honduras, and their warnings about the presence of US military bases in their country, should the US (Trump) retaliate against Honduran migrants. Later, John and Gordy chat with a caller more about Elon Musk, and his history of

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45:08

Living at Costco

The John and Gordy Show ·

2025/01/06

Its the first Monday of the New Year! John and Gordy snap back to reality for their first full week of 2025. They cover the National Day Calendar as usual, but John, resident of Costco, buts in to expound on the news that the company is going to be building apartments above retail outlets. We check in with Sam for Today in History, and listen to the words of FDR (lost on many today) as we transition into Idiocracy. Today we get into Trump's lies about the American education system, and also

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