The Todd Allbaugh Show

Following up on our special report on Donald Trump’s criminal convictions, we take your calls reacting to the news. After wrapping up the news on Trump, we end the week on a few lighter notes. The Brewers have triumphed over the Cubs, and we bring you a cut from their most recent victory. Todd and Aaron also bring their own version of the eBaum’s World weird story roundup with a clip of somebody showing up to court via Zoom. There’s just one catch: his license is suspended, and he attended court from his car. You just can’t make this stuff up. 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!

Last night, history was made as jurors reached a verdict on Donald Trump’s current trial. He was convicted of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to influence the 2016 election. Donald J. Trump is now the first former American president to be convicted of a felony. Today, Todd brings in experts across political and legal fields to reflect on this moment and what it will mean for November’s election. First, we welcome Matt Flynn, former Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. As an experienced attorney, he delves into what this verdict means. When it comes down to it, this trial is far from over. Afterwards, Trygve Olson, Senior Advisor to The Lincoln Project, joins for the second time this week. Having worked in presidential campaigns, he has a unique insight on what moves both the Trump and Biden campaigns may take. Finally, we welcome Charles Franklin, Director of the Marquette Law School Poll to talk about how this verdict may affect the numbers. 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! Guests: Charles Franklin, Matt Flynn, Trygve Olson

In today’s second hour, we continue our discussion on mental health awareness. Todd shares some common myths on mental health and what we can do to bust them. We take your calls and texts on the subject. Remember, if you or a loved one are struggling with a mental health crisis, don’t hesitate to call 988. Crisis specialists are standing by to help you. You are worth it. 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!

Before we kick off today’s show, Todd brings us a public service announcement. After a season of record travel and dangerous weather conditions, the Red Cross is critically low on blood donations. If you are able, please donate blood any time you can. May is the month of mental health awareness, and we at The Todd Allbaugh Show feel it is critical to talk about mental health. Here in America, there is a terrible stigma surrounding mental health. Ultimately, we all must remember that we are not alone. Everybody has struggles, and nobody should have to deal with them on their own. The first step to fighting this stigma is to normalize talking about our own battles. 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!

This hour, Todd previews next week’s text-to-win contest! Tune in on Monday at 7 AM for your chance to win. Afterwards, Todd walks us through the latest news on Donald Trump’s potential running mates. Only time will tell who he picks as Vice President. 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!

As we do every Wednesday, we invite Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project to discuss the latest political news. Here in Wisconsin, the state Republican convention passed a resolution that would seek to end income tax in our state. This accounts for about $19 billion of our state’s budget, and they proposed no alternative source of funds. 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! Guests: Pat Kreitlow, Trygve Olson

At the top of our second hour, Todd takes a moment to celebrate the memory of Bill Walton and Grayson Murray, two athletes who passed away over the weekend. As yesterday was Memorial Day, Todd reminds us to pay our respects to those who died serving our country. Here in Madison, many often forget that the UW Madison Memorial Union is indeed a memorial. In that building, there is an interactive exhibit featuring stories of UW alumni who passed away while serving. These stories go back all the way to the civil war, and you can read them on uwgoldstarhonorroll.org. Afterwards, Jeremy Lyon, Administrator of the Division of Veterans Benefits, joins us to talk about the impact of Memorial Day. 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! Guest: Jeremy Lyon

This morning, Robert De Niro led a Biden-Harris press event outside Donald Trump’s trial. Is counter-programming Trump with famous actors a good idea? We take your calls on the topic. At the bottom of the hour, Luke Mathers joins us for a round of Tuesday Tangents. At the end of the hour, we finally hear what’s been grinding Luke’s gears for the last few weeks: a nocturnal cat in his neighborhood. 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! Guest: Luke Mathers

In today’s second hour, Todd updates us on MAGA extremist movements on social media. At the bottom of the hour, eBaum’s World Managing Editor Peter Rapine joins us for more weird and wacky stories! As you’ve likely seen, Google now uses AI to “answer” your questions at the top of the page. No matter what Google says, DO NOT drink poison, use gasoline to cook spaghetti, leave your dog in a hot car, or drink urine to help pass a kidney stone. Aaron’s board game of the week is Telestrations! In this mix of Telephone and Pictionary, pass around notepads and try to guess what your competitors have drawn. Then, you create a new drawing based on their guess! 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! Guest: Peter Rapine

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Pack your patience and travel safely. Today, Todd brings us some huge news. We’ve been covering the ongoing closures of two-year UW campuses for almost two years now. Governor Evers has finally responded, announcing a plan to award $20 million to communities suffering from a closure. The request he submitted to the Joint Finance Committee could make a tremendous difference in communities around our state. With our approximately $4 billion surplus, Wisconsin can certainly afford this measure. At the bottom of the hour, our friend Bradie Ewing joins us once again! As a former fullback for Badger football and the NFL, he brings an inside look to collegiate and professional sports. He and Todd discuss recent developments in NIL deals, as well as the Harrison Butker graduation speech fiasco. 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! Guest: Bradie Ewing

In hour two, Todd takes dig after well-deserved dig at Nikki Haley, who now after denouncing Trump, pledges to vote for him. He and fill-in producer Sam talk about the grifter son of a pastor, and later, get back to Haley, with this week's What's Worse. Closing out the show, the discussion turns to the antithesis of Haley, Liz Cheney. 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!

Todd welcomes Jeff Timmer from the Lincoln project to the show in place of Trygve, while he's traveling. They discuss Nikki Haley's pledge to support Trump, going back on her word, as well as the delegates to the RNC, including, unfortunately, Tommy Thompson. 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! Guest: Jeff Timmer

Continuing from Kopke’s Greenhouse, we welcome PJ Liesch, also known as the Wisconsin Bug Guy! After telling us about his job, he talks about the fascinating history of cicadas. While incredibly loud, these insects are completely harmless. He takes your calls and texts with bug questions! Also, Aaron shares some information on just how cicadas can be so loud. Check out Benn Jordan on YouTube for more weird sound facts. Todd also gives us a heads up on an expected record Memorial Weekend for travel. The early bird gets the worm, and this weekend, you’ll have to give yourself a lot of extra time if you’re traveling. 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! Guest: PJ Liesch

This afternoon, Todd comes to us live from Kopke’s Greenhouse in Dunn! The owner, Gordy Kopke, tells us all about the origins of his business. Ultimately, Gordy is dedicated to providing the best customer service around, and his team can help you with any and all gardening needs. This Memorial Day weekend, head over to Kopke’s Greenhouse for a special auction in support of Honor Flight. 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! Guest: Gordy Kopke

This hour, Todd updates us on some severe weather in Wisconsin before returning to the topic of Donald Trump’s authoritarianism. We take your calls on the frightening prospect of another Trump presidency. 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!

Remember when Donald Trump quoted Nazi rhetoric? Well, he wasn’t done. He posted a campaign video on Truth Social containing the phrase “unified reich” three times in the background. This should be the biggest headline of the day, but it hasn’t gotten a lot of coverage. Despite claiming that the video was not created by his campaign and was mistakenly reposted by a staffer, Trump did not take down the post until this morning. As always, Luke Mathers joins us for some Tuesday Tangents. We listen to a new video from Robert Reich of Inequality Media on Trump’s usage of Nazi language and methods. 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! Guest: Luke Mathers

This hour, Todd continues explaining what happened at the Wisconsin State Republican Convention over the weekend. We take your calls with feedback on the current Republican Party of Wisconsin. Building on this weekend’s events, Todd speaks on the modern Republican tactic of fearmongering to win elections. 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!

Over the weekend, Todd and Aaron both went to see Willie Nelson in concert. They take a moment to reflect on the opportunity to see a living music legend. When such a massive name in music comes to your town, you owe it to yourself to check it out. After that discussion, Todd speaks on some much less friendly weekend news. The Wisconsin State Republican Convention took place, featuring some shocking resolutions. Ask your Republican elected officials if they support these ideas, from enforced transphobia to a full elimination of income tax in our state. The income tax cut is particularly egregious. This plan would eliminate 45% of Wisconsin’s general fund, and the Republican Party of Wisconsin provided no alternatives. 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!

Remember Bridget and Christian Ziegler of Moms For Liberty? They advocate for banning LGBT-related books from school libraries in Florida, despite participating in threesomes themselves. Nothing is wrong with that, but it’s hypocritical to condemn the behavior that they are engaging in. Christian Ziegler also had an alleged rape case thrown out. Well, their adventures aren’t over. Apparently, the Zieglers have allegedly prowled bars, surreptitiously photographing unsuspecting women as prospective threesome participants. As always with MAGA folks, every accusation is a confession. What these people are doing is reprehensible, and we have to laugh at them to nullify their social power. Moving on to a lighter topic, Todd updates us on No Mow May. It turns out that it may not be a good idea. In the UK, No Mow May leads to growth of native plants, but across most of the US, it enables invasive weeds. Next Wednesday, Todd will follow up on this topic live from Koepke’s Greenhouse! Aaron’s board game of the week is Dixit. In this game, you pick an abstract art card to describe. You want the other players to guess, but there’s a catch: you don’t get any points if everybody guesses correctly. Try to find the line of ambiguity in Dixit! 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!

TGIF! Golfer Scottie Scheffler has been arrested outside the PGA tour for reckless driving and assault of a police officer. Apparently, police were directing traffic, and Scheffler sped up instead of stopping. Despite his charges, Scheffler is free to golf in today’s event. Todd brings us his thoughts. Flying the American flag upside-down is a big deal, as it signals great distress and a request for immediate help. Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito has found himself in hot water after displaying his flag upside-down, seemingly in solidarity with the January 6th riots. Allegedly, it was unrelated, as his wife was displeased about their neighbor’s yard signs, and Samuel was not involved. 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!