Matenaer on Air

Last night, it was announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be suspended indefinitely because of a statement made by the host regarding the death of Charlie Kirk. And before you clutch your pearls – it wasn’t a joke, it wasn’t a lie, it was merely a sentence…followed by a joke (a pretty funny one at […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Thu Sep 18, 2025

42:07

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 show. He is the President of OEC Group-Milwaukee and he is giving us an update on how the tariffs are affecting […]

Guest: James Vanderloo

Wed Sep 17, 2025

42:28

“Vaccines save lives, folks. Spreading fear, distrust, and disinformation about safe and effective vaccines isn’t just reckless, it’s dangerous” – These are the words of Governor Tony Evers as he signed an Executive Order to make it easier for Wisconsinites to get vaccines in the wake of weakened support from The Trump Administration. The state […]

Guest: Bennet Goldstein

Wed Sep 17, 2025

42:11

Sarah Harrison is a candidate for State Senate for the 5th District and we talk about what brought her to run for office and the discussion she’s hearing from the constituency and why she feels she’s not entitled to the vote, bur rather needs to earn it. For today’s Audio Sorbet, we remember acting legend […]

Guest: Sarah Harrison

Tue Sep 16, 2025

40:57

In a shocking interview with US Attorney General Pam Bondi said they were “going after hate speech”, which has drawn ire from both sides of the aisle as we have a document that covers this point pretty clearly and has been the gold standard for 250 years now. And it’s Tuesday, which means it’s time […]

Guest: Todd Allbaugh

Tue Sep 16, 2025

42:54

In the second hour, it’s time to welcome back to the show Dr. Kristin Lyerly to the show to discuss how to connect more and social media, less. We also talk about how to get ready for bed, properly (it’s more difficult than you think) and measles cases are on the rise in Wisconsin and […]

Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Mon Sep 15, 2025

41:03

Our long network nightmare is over with the return of Jane Matenaer. But don’t let that fool you, we get right into the news with funding for Wisconsin education being cut by The Trump Administration. Then, The Felon President is giving the state money and US Senator Ron Johnson is getting the credit, though he […]

Guest: Chali Pittman

Mon Sep 15, 2025

42:03

Angela Lang is a writer, an organizer and Executive Director of Black Leaders Organizing Communities and she has a new piece in The Recombobulation Area talking about efforts from The Felon President to occupy the cities, he doesn’t like. He’s usually here on Thursdays, but Paul Noonan is a Writer for The Acme Packing Co. […]

Guests: Angela Lang, Paul Noonan

Fri Sep 12, 2025

41:58

It’s Friday and the weekend, starts here. There has been breaking news out of Utah where Police have apprehended a suspect in the shooting death of Right Wing Commentor Charlie Kirk. Angela Lang is the Executive Director and Founder of Black Leaders Organizing Communities (BLOC) and she is not only our co-host for the entire […]

Guest: Angela Lang

Fri Sep 12, 2025

42:52

It’s not Friday, but when our Political Editor, Dan Shafer joins the show, it certainly feels like it. We expound on the discussion regarding the death of Charlie Kirk and how this connects with Dan as a public figure, journalist and a father. The CapTimes Idea Fest is also happening and Governor Tony Evers was […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Thu Sep 11, 2025

42:12