Matenaer on Air

When you think of Wisconsin, do cranberries come to mind? They should along with the Warrens Cranberry Festival taking place this weekend! We speak with Grant Holley, Executive Director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association about that lovely fruit and why we are The Cranberry State! Then we talk to Civic Media’s very own […]

Guests: David Grant, Grant Holley

Wed Sep 24, 2025

41:49

As you already know, Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late night show last night (unless you live in certain parts of the country, sowwy) and he had some very poignant and important things to say about his time away and why we must fight for our freedom of speech and never take it for granted. […]

Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Wed Sep 24, 2025

42:14

In the second hour, we keep the conversation going regarding corruption allegations against Border Czar Tom Holman and why the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t about respect, it was about money, always the money. On today’s installment of Audio Sorbet, we celebrate a Southeastern Wisconsin institution, it’s story of survival during the pandemic and why […]

Tue Sep 23, 2025

40:58

It seems as if Madison can’t find some money to help our Vets. And while one side will point fingers as the other side points back, the Heroes they support so deeply on social media and TV are in danger and need them to do their jobs. Next, remember the good ol’ days when Tylenol […]

Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Tue Sep 23, 2025

41:45

You know her, you love her and she’s taking the fight to Madison, as friend of the show Corrine Hendrickson is now running State Senate. She joins the show to talk about what brought her to this decision and how she is going to be the candidate for all of District 17. Then for Audio […]

Guest: Corrine Hendrickson

Mon Sep 22, 2025

41:39

State Representative Scott Krug (R-72) wrote an OpEd discussing a new bill to help make the counting of ballots faster in Wisconsin. Though this is a good idea and widely supported, it’s not without caveats. JoCasta Zamarripa is member of the Milwaukee Common Council and recently announced her candidacy for the office of Wisconsin Secretary […]

Guest: JoCasta Zamarripa

Mon Sep 22, 2025

42:53

Oh it was a lively week for us here at the show and we put our favorite moments together for this handy, dandy best of edition! Tariffs have been a consistent topic on the show since last year when The Felon President made them a cornerstone of his re-election campaign, which is why we welcome James Vanderloo back to the […]

Sat Sep 20, 2025

44:02

Have you heard?! You can now sign up for Civic Media Today, our free, daily newsletter! Get a great round up of everything happening on the network delivered right to your inbox! Next, dig deeper into the controversy over the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel and how it’s not about “respect” and more about “Money” and […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Fri Sep 19, 2025

42:14

The Wisconsin GOP is looking to pose restrictions on something that has been cleared by the State Supreme Court and the people. But they also want to help election workers? Next, Dr. Jill Underly gave her State of Education address and had a very blunt assessment of The Felon President. Then, it’s time to recombobulate […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Fri Sep 19, 2025

42:08

A Wisconsin lawmakers claims there are death threats being made because of his comments regarding a new law having to do with flags and the state capitol. And it’s Thursday, so we need get the update from Civic Media’s Meteorologist Brittney Merlot about what kind of forecast we have for the weekend! And just like […]

Thu Sep 18, 2025

40:57