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"Matenaer On Air" features Wisconsin radio veteran Jane Matenaer and her comedic sidekick Greg Bach. They cover all the news that affects you with humor and a unique perspective. From ginseng farmers to state politicians to bird enthusiasts and more. "Matenaer On Air" gets you ready for the day with laughter and the facts you need to know. Listen Live: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Location:

Jackson, WI

Description:

"Matenaer On Air" features Wisconsin radio veteran Jane Matenaer and her comedic sidekick Greg Bach. They cover all the news that affects you with humor and a unique perspective. From ginseng farmers to state politicians to bird enthusiasts and more. "Matenaer On Air" gets you ready for the day with laughter and the facts you need to know. Listen Live: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Language:

English


Episodes
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Space, Birds And A Great Soup (Hour 2)

5/3/2024
In our second hour, we welcome back to the show the Head of The Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum, Bob Bonadurer and we're celebrating National Space Day! Then Farm Bill Biologist Rocco Delmedico from Pheasants Forever discusses what happens when birds decide to a detour and the impressive kill rate of your favorite furry predator, the cat. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guests: Bob Bonadurer, Rocco Delmedico

Duration:00:45:30

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Voting, Vegans And The Bucks Go Home. (Hour 1)

5/3/2024
Welcome to Friday, The weekend, starts here. We're diving right in and talking about an effort to make it easier to access voter's information, but the group doing it...has an agenda. Then we welcome Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area and he's talking about new maps and the elections coming from them. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

Duration:00:45:30

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Everyone Loves A Good Value!! (Hour 2)

5/2/2024
In our second hour, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the General Manager of the Delafield Brewhaus, Eric Knutsen! We're talking the history of the brewhaus as well as the history of craft beer in Wisconsin! If you want a chance to visit while getting a great value, click here for one of our Big Deals!! And because its Thursday, we welcome Journal Sentinel Sports Guru JR Radcliffe to talk about the Bucks' crucial Game 6 against the Pacers and what's the deal with the umps in this town?!?! As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guests: Jr Radcliffe, Eric Knutsen

Duration:00:45:30

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He Wasn’t A Gunman, He Was A Child (Hour 1)

5/2/2024
This morning we are starting off with an update on the shooting in Mt. Horeb, and the details we are learning. We widen the discuss to the arming of teachers in Tennessee and the ongoing problem, while taking your calls and texts on the topics. We then switch gears and welcome Kari Williams, the Conservation Research and Sustainability Coordinator from the Milwaukee County Zoo to discuss the importance of preserving our Endangered Species Act, as well as all of the exciting upgrades being done at one of the best zoos in the country!! As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Kari Williams

Duration:00:45:30

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Getting Our Facts Correct (Hour 2)

5/1/2024
In our second hour we're talking the WI Republicans and looking for a good deal! It's also time (finally!) for Three Headlines And A Lie, let's see if Jane can change her luck...this time with Calvin's help. Finally its time for another edition of Public Cervix Announcement with Dr. Laura Hanks and this week, we're talking about how to support our Trans community in the Doctor's office, myths surrounding transitioning and why the ear is an absolute design flaw. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show!

Duration:00:45:30

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Breaking News, Trump 2.0 And Calvin Saves The Day (Hour 1)

5/1/2024
Big news breaking on this Wednesday on the UW Madison, we get an on-the-scene report from Civic Media's own Sam Davisson. We then revisit the Time article which discusses the ramifications of a second Trump administration, from his mouth. If you would like to know more about Project 2025, click here. Then we welcome Civic Media's very own Maggie Daun to discuss all of the information in the "plan". We also talk about the magical powers held by our very own Calvin!! As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Maggie Daun

Duration:00:45:30

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Fund The Great Outdoors! (Hour 2)

4/30/2024
In our second hour, Researcher Tyler Byrnes from The Wisconsin Policy Forum to talk about a report discussing the importance and need for the state to fund our outdoors. Whether its for business or the tradition of sport or just a love of our great outdoors, Tyler talks about how we can take care of our lands. Finally...how do you listen to your radio? In a car? Streaming on a phone?? Right now (today...at this very moment) the fight for AM radio in your car is being fought in Washington DC and we want to know...why is this a thing?? As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Tyler Byrnes

Duration:00:45:30

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Time Is On Our Side (Hour 1)

4/30/2024
Welcome Tuesday, this show is absolutely fantastic and we have so much for you, first we're kicking things off with the RNC...the event and where are they?! Seriously people, the big show is less than three months away and not a flag planted, a podium set up or a hotel room booked (yes, that's hyperbole, but we like the rhythm) and we wanna know "Why?" and what impact will this have if the convention is a dud...or cancelled all together! We then welcome Civic Media's own Pat Kreitlow, host of UpNorthNews Radio to talk about an article in Time about Trump 2.0. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Duration:00:44:29

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It’s Your Right, No Matter Where You Live. (Hour 2)

4/29/2024
In the second hour, we have as our very special guest, Kristin Kaplan Wolfe, Chair of Democrats Abroad UK and we speak on their efforts to make sure that those American citizens (military, non-military and student) living overseas have access to voting in any and all upcoming elections. Finally we wrap things up with a check in on California Landowner and ice lake diver, Eric Hovde and a scathing CapTimes opinion piece on his efforts (or lack thereof) to make the candidate more relatable to the state he wants to represents. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show!

Duration:00:45:30

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Must Love Dogs (Hour 1)

4/29/2024
It's Monday and we welcome you to the show where we are jumping in with the GOP looking to set up 100,000 people to "oversee the elections" in key battleground states and we...have questions. with the further misadventures of South Dakota Governor and admitted dog killer, Kristi Noem and how this person has brough the people together with one act. We then welcome Kyle Chisholm, the Marketing Director of The Madison Mallards Baseball Club to talk about a very special night, paying tribute to a very special person. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Kyle Chisholm

Duration:00:45:30

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Robot Dreams And The Queen (Hour 2)

4/26/2024
In our second hour, we're talking The Good, The Bad and They Have A Festival For What?!? Then on the last Friday of the Month, we have Entertainment Critic for OnMilwaukee, Matt Mueller here and we're talking the now wrapped Milwaukee Film Festival! Who were the stand outs? Who were the dogs? Then Matt and Greg have a differing opinion on the spotlight film! As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Matt Mueller

Duration:00:45:30

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The Safest Paper In The World? (Hour 1)

4/26/2024
Friday is upon us and the show is packed to the rafters! We're starting off with a contradiction in mission statements: Do you follow the Wisconsin GOP and bank your vote? Or follow the former President who says early voting is cheating would be happy with 19th century methods on how to handle the election. Then its Friday, so we welcome Dan Shafer, Founder of The Recombobulation Area to talk a nefarious plan, good economic news and our thoughts on Game 3 of the NBA playoffs As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Dan Shafer

Duration:00:45:30

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The Supreme Hypocrisy (Hour 2)

4/25/2024
In our second hour, we're continuing our discussion about proceeding at The US Supreme Court, as well as briefly talking about the breaking news with Harvey Weinstein and wonder what exactly happened here?? Then its Thursday, so we have Paul Noonan talking Bucks Playoffs, The NFL Draft and whether or not the Caitlin Clark's shoe deal...is a good one?? And then it's Weather and Wine with Civic Media's very own Meteorologist Brittney Merlot and how she is lovely and the weather this weekend, won't be. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guests: Paul Noonan, Brittney Merlot

Duration:00:45:30

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All Of The News Is Breaking! (Hour 1)

4/25/2024
Thursday is here and the show is bursting with breaking news! First Jane and Greg are talking about the arguments happening right now at The US Supreme Court regarding former President Trump's search for qualified immunity. Speaking of a person under a bunch of indictment, he will be coming to Waukesha next week. Do you like your freedom at the polls? Well, that maybe in question. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show!

Duration:00:45:30

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How Do You Plane? (Hour 2)

4/24/2024
In our second hour, we wanna know...how do you plane?? Because Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is announcing plans to hold airlines accountable to their customer, as well as possible changes made by the airlines to save money and then we wanna know...shoes on or off while in flight? Then, it's Wednesday, so we welcome Dr. Laura Hanks for another edition of Public Cervix Announcement!! This time, the good doctor has brought along Louisa, who is a medical student and studying to be an OBGYN. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Laura Hanks

Duration:00:45:30

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They’ve Gamed The System. (Hour 1)

4/24/2024
Welcome to Wednesday where the Senate does a thing and we take a trip down memory lane to 4 years ago where a young-ish Donald Trump is giving his thoughts on how to fight the Covid virus. We then welcome Bob Lord from the group Patriotic Millionaires to talk about how the 2017 tax cuts and how they don't favor the little guy (you and me). As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Bob Lord

Duration:00:45:30

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Commit To Donating. (Hour 2)

4/23/2024
In our second hour, we welcome back Colleen McCarthy, the VP of Versiti Organ Donation and this time, she brings two wonderful friends with her: Tanya Trimborn and Bill Simmons, a donor mom and recipient, respectively. They discuss the importance of making the pledge to donate and all the good you can do, while sharing their stories with all of us. Remember, blood, platelet, plasma and organ donations go such a long way and there is always a need. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guests: Colleen McCarthy, Bill Simmons, Tanya Trimborn

Duration:00:45:30

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This Is Not The Price Of Doing Business (Hour 1)

4/23/2024
On this Tuesday, the show kicks off with a story regarding increase in harassment and threats of violence towards women who seek elected office. Then we wanna know...what do you love about Waukesha?? And because it is Tuesday, we have a Civic Media guest this week, it's Todd Allbaugh!! We discuss the news of the day including VP Kamala Harris' visit to Wisconsin and Eric Hovde's thoughts about our loud laughing VP, via a weird Venn Diagram. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Todd Allbaugh

Duration:00:45:30

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Trash Pandas Will Not Be Normalized! (Hour 2)

4/22/2024
In our second hour, Jane and Greg kick things off with Rebecca Meunick from The National Wildlife Federation to talk about PFA's, PFO's and what other states are doing to curtail them, states that are not Wisconsin. We then shift gears to a discussion about raccoons and their ability to cause chaos and misery and we should see them as an threat with tiny opposable thumbs. Finally we give kudos to Luke Bryan for being fun, funny and finally getting "some viral"! As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling...we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! If you're new to our show and listening to us as a podcast, remember to subscribe and rate us, those ratings go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Rebecca Meunick

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Happy Earth Day! (Hour 1)

4/22/2024
It's the Earth Day and we're happy to have you here for a great episode of the show! We kick things off talking about Congress and again...getting things done, even with the lack of help from certain members in Wisconsin. We then welcome Brett Korte from Clean Wisconsin to the show to talk about the progress made regarding the Enbridge Line 5 pipe line. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling...we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! If you're new to our show and listening to us as a podcast, remember to subscribe and rate us, those ratings go a long way! 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 Jane and the show! Guest: Brett Korte

Duration:00:45:30