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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 August 30

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2025/08/30

Long weekend, who dis? But seriously folks, we hope you enjoy your well deserved break and to help you relax, here is an expertly curated (Greg made us say that part) collection of our favorite moment's from the show this week. Emily Tseffos is the Chair for the Democratic Party of Outagamie County and she wrote a new article in The Recombobulation Area concerning the fallout from the 2024 Presidential Election and the perception of Democrats. For today's Audio Sorbet, things are about to get

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We Really Need To Our Leaders To Lead (Hour 2)

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2025/08/29

In the second hour, Dan Shafer and Angela Lang are still in studio and we're talking about the fact that voters will most likely need to vote on more referendums in 2026 and why is that? Because Madison won't help fund schools. We also get Angela's hot take on cell phones in school. Then, for Audio Sorbet, it's potpourri! We're talking about our Labor Day weekend plans, a HUGE announcement from The Packers and a sale at The Recombobulation Area! And we're gonna close it out big with This Shouldn't

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This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Ghost Cop Edition

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2025/08/29

Have we learned nothing from EVERY movie where the robots and/or ghosts take over?! We warn you now, you click this link and see the picture, you can't blame us for your nightmares.And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in tojanesays@civicmedia.usand 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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41:46

We Can, But We Won’t (Hour 1)

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2025/08/29

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. Angela Lang is the Founder and Executive Director of BLOC and she is our co-host for the entire show and we're kicking it off with the visit from the Vice President in La Crosse and he had some thoughts about Milwaukee. The we welcome Civic Media's Political Editor, Dan Shafer to recombobulate the news with us and there's lots to talk about; there is great deal of inaction from anyone with regard to the shooting in Minneapolis as well as a tragic milestone

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What Could Go Wrong With A Handshake? (Hour 2)

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2025/08/28

In the second hour, it seems Tribal radio stations made a deal with a South Dakota congressman and nobody is returning their calls. Next, we have Civic Media's multi award winning meteorologist Brittney Merlot with Weather and Wine, so get your hoodies and fire up the chili, because it's getting chilly. Then we check in with Acme Packing Co. writer Paul Noonan to talk about the Brewers, run differentials and the beginning of the Packers season. And it might not be the weekend, yet...but that doesn't

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41:55

To Fix It, You Need To Fix The Foundation (Hour 1)

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2025/08/28

More details have been released about the shooting which took place in Minneapolis yesterday with new information coming out about the gunman. Governor Evers has requested a declaration of emergency form the White House, but with concerns from within FEMA and punishments for voicing said concerns, it's uncertain whether Wisconsin will get any help. Then, we welcome Jim Santelle to the show to break down everything going on in the world of law. He gives an expert opinion on how gun control can be

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Oh Great, Charlie Kirk Has An Opinion (Hour 2)

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2025/08/27

In our second hour, we welcome Journalist Miranda Dunlap from Wisconsin Watch to the show. She wrote an article about Brown County and their struggle to hire 911 dispatchers. And for Audio Sorbet, we have a side order of gripe, as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce their engagement. And while it makes sense to cancel class in order to process, what we can't get behind is anything Charlie Kirk has to say on the matter or anything has to say, ever. And now it's time for everyone's favorite, This

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This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Window Or Aisle Edition

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2025/08/27

Suing someone for tens or hundreds of dollars means you have the money to call your poor flight experience a loss, so we suggest you move on with your life. 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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Back To School, Back To The Polls (Hour 1)

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2025/08/27

Get those kids ready for the bus and get ready to go back to the polls, because it looks like some municipalities might have to vote to fund their schools, again. And we want to know one thing: When will Madison step up and actually help? Then, Emily Tseffos is the Chair for the Democratic Party of Outagamie County and she wrote a new article in The Recombobulation Area concerning the fallout from the 2024 Presidential Election and the perception of Democrats. As always, thank you for listening,

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44:08

The Path Finds You (Hour 2)

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2025/08/26

The road to the next year's election has begun with a few people declaring their candidacy for Governor, but there is another job on that ballot; Lieutenant Governor and last week, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski became the first person to officially announce her bid for the seat. She joins us to talk about why she's running, what she brings to the table and how a life in public service wasn't originally the plan. Next, for Audio Sorbet, we want to know what summer vacations you took

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First Amendment For Forgery? (Hour 1)

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2025/08/26

Well it's that time of year again: Jane is on vacation and Greg is sitting in the big chair while she vacates and the show is packed! Kicking things off with an update on a lawsuit involving three guys who wanted to overturn the 2020 election results in Wisconsin! Then, get ready for the trickle down, because the rich are getting SUPER richer, because it's coming out of your pockets! Then Pat Kreitlow stops by to talk about the latest effort from The Felon President to hold onto power, how the plan

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Apprenticeships Are On The Rise! (Hour 2)

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2025/08/25

Joe Peterangelo is the Research Director for The Wisconsin Policy Forum and he is here to talk about how Wisconsin apprenticeship programs seeing record participation. If you'd like to find out more, click here. For today's Audio Sorbet, things are about to get heated, because it's time for another installment of Food Takes: Crackers. How do you both end a show and start the week on the right note? Indeed, This Shouldn't Be A Thing - This Blows Edition As always, thank you for listening, texting

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It’s All Part Of The “Plan” (Hour 1)

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2025/08/25

Welcome to Monday! Things get started with the "New plan" from The Felon President about FEMA, what the states need to do to "step up" and what some inside the agency are trying to tell the administration. Next; a $4 billion project in Rhode Island that is 80% completed is being stopped, because this isn't dominating energy enough....I guess? Then, we welcome Civic Media News Director Chali Pittman because it's Monday and she catches us up on all the news we may have missed over the weekend,

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Best of Matenaer on Air for August 23

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/08/23

In today's world, we live for the weekend, and we're here, so we have a great best of show for you. Kate Reilly is the President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations and she is joining us to talk about the closure of the Corporation For Public Broadcasting. We also talk about how the cuts put emergency services in jeopardy in Wisconsin and abroad. For Audio Sorbet, we really want to know: what is your self care routine? The news is crazy and it can leave you in a place of stress and

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What Are You Drinking, When You’re Not Drinking?...

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2025/08/22

It's Friday, so it's time to recombobulate the news with Civic Media Political Editor Dan Shafer. We're discussing his new article about the 2026 Wisconsin Governor's race and with more people showing interest, who will be the frontrunners? For Audio Sorbet, we want to know: what is your go-to non-alcoholic drink? And finally, let's welcome the weekend with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Median Rare Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you

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Have One Less, You Got This (Hour 1)

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2025/08/22

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here. FEMA is still in Wisconsin for their assessment and if you can, please file a report with 211 as it helps with their reports and future planning. Well, it's been a moment, but he's back folks...Elon Musk is coming back to our fine state for a court case! In more breaking news, The FBI raided the home of a former Trump ally and Conservative stalwart. Then, Maureen Busalacchi is the director of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project at the Comprehensive Injury

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Public Broadcasting Isn’t Political (Hour 2)

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/08/21

Kate Reilly is the President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations and she is joining us to talk about the closure of the Corporation For Public Broadcasting. We also talk about how the cuts put emergency services in jeopardy in Wisconsin and abroad. And it's Thursday, we have Journal Sentinel Writer JR Radcliffe to talk Brewers, Packers and all things sports! And to close out this great show, we have This Shouldn't Be A Thing - All Aboard Edition. As always, thank you for listening,

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There’s No Money, But… (Hour 1)

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2025/08/21

Representatives from FEMA will be in Southeastern Wisconsin today to survey the damage from the recent floods. Please do what you can do to help and if you've been affected, you can report it here. One shop in Wauwatosa is doing what it can to help the families of flood victims. Next, we don't have money, but we can afford to give our ICE vehicles a makeover and the border wall is getting a paintjob, because...reasons? Jim Santelle is a former US Attorney, as well as host of Amicus: A Law Review and

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Do No Harm (Hour 2)

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2025/08/20

In the second hour, The Secretary of Health And Human Services is once again telling the experts to take a hike. We talk about the cases of measles in the state and why RFK, Jr.'s methods are going to lead to more harm than good. It might be Wednesday, but that doesn't mean we can't get some Weather And Wine with Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot! For Audio Sorbet, we really want to know: what is your self care routine? The news is crazy and it can leave you in a place of stress and anxiety,

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This Shouldn’t Be A Thing – Glow Up Edition

Matenaer on Air ·

2025/08/20

We here at Matenear On Air Industries And Sportatorium want to keep this one real simple for you: if your food is glowing, put it down and walk away.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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