Civic Media Spotlight

n the next hour of the Civic Media Spotlight, we feature Daybreak with Brian and Jamie. They talk with Professor Howard Schweber, who joins the show to discuss the legality of the attacks against Iran. He explains that, despite major backlash, what Donald Trump is doing by using the military against Iran falls within existing […]

Guests: Howard Schweber, Madeline Summerville

Sat Mar 7, 2026

43:57

In the first hour of the Civic Media Spotlight, we feature Lean Local with Jim Schmitt. Jim talks with Sam Dunlop, the 2010 Democratic candidate for District 4 of the Wisconsin State Assembly, about local issues and his perspective on Wisconsin politics. Also in this hour, we hear from Nite Lite with Pete and Greg, […]

Guests: Susan Kerns, Sam Dunlop

Sat Mar 7, 2026

43:57

Hello and welcome to the second hour of the Civic Media Spotlight! In this hour, we welcome the new show, Nite Lite with Pete and Greg! Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach take a deep dive into the world of late-night television, swapping opinions on the greatest hosts of all time. They salute icons like Johnny […]

Sat Feb 28, 2026

43:56

In this hour, Jamie and Brian from Daybreak speak with Jeff Mangan, founder and president of the Transparent Election Initiative. He explains their effort to ban corporate contributions to political campaigns in Montana. They also cover action taken by the Wisconsin Legislature to approve a new roadside drug testing tool for law enforcement. The measure […]

Sat Feb 28, 2026

43:59

Welcome to the second hour of the Civic Media Spotlight! John & Gordy talks with Steve from Minneapolis, a lifelong resident offering a firsthand perspective on what it’s like to live amid ongoing ICE raids. He shares what he’s seeing in his community and how these actions are affecting everyday life. The conversation with Steve […]

Sat Jan 17, 2026

44:02

Welcome to the Civic Media Spotlight! We kick off with the Matenaer on Air show with Greg Bach. Kyle Clower, executive director of Serve Wisconsin, joins the conversation to break down the impact of AmeriCorps across the state. He talks about how these programs work, why service matters, and the many volunteer opportunities available for […]

Sat Jan 17, 2026

44:02

We move on to the second hour of the Civic Media Spotlight! First up is Afternoons with John & Gordy! Jim Santelle joins John and Gordy to discuss the concept of so-called federal immunity for ICE agents. Santelle provides legal context and explains how immunity claims are evaluated. The conversation centers on accountability and the […]

Sat Jan 10, 2026

44:02

Hello and welcome to the Civic Media Spotlight! To kick us off, we have Civic Media Mornings with Jamie Martinson and Brian Noonan! Minneapolis radio host, John Parker from AM950 KTNF joins the show to report on and analyze the recent ICE shooting. He provides local insight into the incident and its broader implications for […]

Sat Jan 10, 2026

44:02

Welcome to the second hour of the Civic Media! Pat Krietlow talkss with Congressman Mark Pocan doesn’t hold back as he discusses Republicans voting on legislation they appeared not to understand. He also shares what he saw during a recent visit to an ICE detention center in Dodge County, raising alarms about detainees being held […]

Sat Jan 3, 2026

44:02

Hello and welcome to this best of edition of the Civic Media Spotlight! We kick things off with Mornings with Pat Krietlow. Pat talks with Joe Zepecki and Melissa Baldauff about where the last year has taken them personally and politically, using Wisconsin as the lens. The conversation looks at what worked, what didn’t, and […]

Sat Jan 3, 2026

44:02