John & Gordy In The Morning

Parking woes top the list of challenges at Dane County Farmers Market, with Dr. Conway’s vaccine insights leaving listeners wanting more. A fiery debate on Fox News’ historic $780 million defamation lawsuit heats up, highlighting their repeated misinformation. The Supreme Court’s controversial decision on racial profiling stirs outrage, while Florida’s anti-vaccine mandate stance faces backlash, […]

Tue Sep 9, 2025

44:06

John and Gordy dive into traffic woes, discussing the chaos of Madison’s streets and upcoming construction on John Nolan Drive, sparking debate on urban planning. They scrutinize RFK Jr.’s controversial stance on vaccines, highlighting the misinformation battle in public health. Sebastian Gorka’s baseless claims linking transgender individuals to mass shootings are debunked, exposing the dangerous […]

Guest: Dr. Jim Conway

Tue Sep 9, 2025

44:10

The podcast dives into a fake ‘Trump invasion’ of Chicago, sparked by an AI-generated image showing Trump as a warlord with helicopters over a burning city. Local leaders like Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson denounce the imagery as authoritarian. The show also covers a heated debate on vaccine mandates, with Florida aiming to […]

Mon Sep 8, 2025

43:41

In a lively episode, John and Gordy dive into a heartwarming baseball saga turned viral sensation. A young Phillies fan’s birthday was nearly spoiled when a woman, dubbed ‘Karen,’ snatched a home run ball from him, igniting outrage and memes online. The Marlins and Phillies teams, along with Milwaukee’s Marcus Lemonis, stepped up, showering the […]

Mon Sep 8, 2025

44:09

To kick off this week of best of with John and Gordy, we talk with Paul Fanlund, Capital Times Publisher, about the upcoming Ideafest happening in Madison! The Cap Times Idea Fest kicks off with a stellar lineup including Maureen Dowd, Stacey Abrams, and Tony Evers addressing key political issues. We are also livestreaming the […]

Guests: Matt Rothschild, Mike McCabe, Paul Fanlund, Tim Slekar

Sat Sep 6, 2025

44:02

Madison’s grocery workers are bucking national trends by joining unions, with a big 72% vote at Festival Foods. Meanwhile, Democrats push to repeal Act 10 and tighten labor laws in Wisconsin, aiming to protect workers in the gig economy. As RFK Jr. faces a grilling in the Senate over vaccine policies and controversial claims linking […]

Guests: Mike Clemens, Rökker, Savanna Tomei-Olson

Fri Sep 5, 2025

43:48

John and Gordy kick off with a recap of a Brewers game outing and a listener appreciation party at Doundrins Distilling tomorrow at 3pm, peppered with musings on biking etiquette and high-speed rail’s potential in Madison. They dive into free ticket giveaways for a Brewers game against St. Louis, and engage in a whimsical ‘Would […]

Fri Sep 5, 2025

43:24

Florida sparks outrage as Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announce plans to end vaccine mandates for children, citing ‘medical freedom’ but ignoring public health risks. Critics warn of a potential public health disaster as unvaccinated children congregate in Florida’s amusement parks. Meanwhile, the Cap Times Idea Fest kicks off with a […]

Guest: Paul Fanlund

Thu Sep 4, 2025

43:50

Buckle up for a whirlwind episode where John and Gordy kick off with a brisk morning in Madison and a Brewers game banter, revealing their baseball allegiances. The conversation pivots to the controversial ‘America First’ test for teachers in Oklahoma, exposing its flaws and the implications for public education. The duo also dives into the […]

Guest: Tim Slekar

Thu Sep 4, 2025

43:54

Amidst a caffeine-fueled morning, John and Gordy delve into the alarming state of American democracy with guest Matt Rothschild, who paints a chilling picture of Trump’s authoritarian maneuvers. The discussion pivots to the rampant gun violence epitomized by a recent tragic school shooting in Minneapolis. Mike McCabe joins, lamenting America’s gun obsession and the cultural […]

Guests: Matt Rothschild, Mike McCabe

Wed Sep 3, 2025

43:47