Richard Trent
Trump’s Tariff Terror and Main Street’s Meltdown
Maggie spends this hour unpacking the Republican budget plan's impact, labeling it a middle-class heist that guts essential services like SNAP and Medicaid. With Citizens United and unchecked billionaires, the balance tilts further from Main Street to mega-corporations. Richard Trent, Executive Director at Main Street Alliance, highlights Trump's chaotic tariffs battering small businesses, favoring giants like Amazon. It's a grim outlook: small business bankruptcies loom, while Congress slashes Medicaid and food assistance. The GOP's tax cuts benefit the ultra-rich, leaving working families stranded. Voice your dissent. Maggie exposes a system rigged for the wealthy, demanding urgent action.
Sen. Ron Johnson
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Rep. Bryan Steil
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden
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Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
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Rep. Glenn Grothman
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Rep. Tom Tiffany
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Wausau District Office: (715) 298-9344
Rep. Tony Wied
Washington DC: (202) 225-5665
DePere District Office: (920) 301-4500
The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across the network. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!
Is it your business? (Hour 2)
Richard Trent, the Executive Director of Main Street Alliance, joins us to discuss small businesses, startups, and the importance of research for long-term success. He also shares insights on CDFI loans and the counselors available to assist in developing your small business. Richard and Earl talk about former president Biden who had programs to help small business entrepreneurs grow and receive funding. Earl inquires about how today's small business owners can gain advantages from Main Street Alliance, particularly regarding the observation that women are often more inclined to take entrepreneurial risks compared to their male counterparts. Callers highlight that the failure rate in business stands at 90%, which discourages individuals from getting involved due to the high risks, high daycare cost and insufficient support for sustainability and growth.
The Earl Ingram Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Earl and the show!
Big Bucks and a Big Election for Small Business (Hour 2)
Lucy Ritzmann of Courier Newsroom tracks online spending in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. It's not just a big campaign for TV and radio commercials. Digital ads are everywhere. Also: Richard Trent, national executive director for Main Street Alliance, talks about President Trump's cuts that are harming small businesses and even getting some Republican members of Congress upset with him
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
Civic Media Spotlight for August 24th & 25th (Hour 2)
To kick off this hour, the Maggie Daun Show is joined on the ground at the Democratic National Convention by DC Metro Officer Danny Hodges, who shares his experiences as an active duty officer on January 6th, 2021 as insurrectionists attempted to prevent the peaceful transition of power.
Then, the Earl Ingram Show is joined by Richard Trent, Executive Director of the Main Street Alliance, to talk about the importance of small businesses and what the Democratic party is doing to help.
After that, the Todd Allbaugh Show welcomes Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez to the show, to discuss her experience at the Convention, talk about what makes Wisconsin great, and share a fulfilling sense of optimism within the Democratic party.
To finish Spotlight for the week, Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is joined by the Cap Times’ Rob Thomas. Rob and Pete talk about the great summer box office hits, Rob talks Sing Sing, Deadpool and Wolverine, and Rob's favorite summer-time movie.
To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!
Small Businesses and Sporkies (Hour 2)
As Todd has the day off, Luke continues to host for today’s second hour. He is joined by Richard Trent, Executive Director of Main Street Alliance! His organization focuses on helping small businesses survive in America’s monopolistic corporate landscape. They work with businesses both on an individual basis and on a national scale. Richard and Luke talk about how helping small businesses survive helps all of us out, and how it doesn’t have to be political.
Main Street Alliance is hosting a webinar on Monday, August 26th on some national issues that affect all business owners. Sign up for Getting Up To Speed: Small Business is On the Ballot at tinyurl.com/smallbusinessballot to learn more.
At the bottom of the hour, Luke catches us up to speed on the new food items offered at this year’s Wisconsin State Fair! There are 100 new eats to try. Pickle lovers are in for a treat, with several pickle-focused snacks and drinks.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!
Main Street’s Progressive Future (Hour 2)
Our Women Win Wisconsin segment powered by @MotherhoodForGood includes a conversation with State Senate candidate Kelly Peterson. We'll meet Richard Trent, the new national director of the Main Street Alliance, a voice for small business owners. Plus Joe Zepecki on the GOP convention and Luke Mathers tells us about Civic Media coverage of this week’s big events.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show
Down On Main Street
In hour two, John welcomes in Richard Trent (and entourage!) from the Main Street Alliance, to talk about uplifting small and local businesses in a world of big box stores and online shopping. We check in with Brittney Merlot and hear about the grand weather we have ahead, and later welcome in Mike McCabe as we do every week. He and John discuss Wisconsin's former glory as a policy innovator, why we've drifted from that goal of innovation, and the key to engaging everyone in shaping the future for the better.
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with John & Gordy!
