The Todd Allbaugh Show

On Protests And Responsible Journalism: Protests over the war in Gaza have come to a head at UW Madison. Is it comparable to what’s happening at Columbia University, or is it being blown out of proportion on the news and social media? We welcome Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project to discuss their perspective on news coverage of protests. While Pat focuses on the journalism side, Trygve delves deeper into the politics of these protests. He and Todd believe that it is shortsighted to vote against “Genocide Joe.” If people believe that President Biden is mismanaging the situation, they should imagine what would happen with Trump in charge. Donald Trump has explicitly said he would encourage Russia to “do whatever the hell they want.” He would offer a blank check to Israel. Joe Biden is the only sane choice on this and many other issues. 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

Continuing live from the Pablo Center in Eau Claire, Todd prepares us for tonight’s premiere of When Rubber Hit The Road, a new film documenting the closure of Eau Claire’s Uniroyal tire plant. Tomorrow is Star Wars Day! May the fourth be with you! Aaron and Todd take your calls on how Star Wars changed cinema and movie merchandising forever. At the bottom of the hour, our friend and colleague Pat Kreitlow joins us to talk about his experience with the Uniroyal plant closure. However, he isn’t alone! We also welcome Judy Clark of WEAU News, who co-anchored coverage of this event with Pat in the 90’s! If you’re seeing this on May 5th and want to watch When Rubber Hit The Road, buy tickets at pablocenter.org! Otherwise, head over to firesideproductionsllc.com for updates on future screenings near you or buy the DVD. 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, Judy Clark

Today, Todd comes to us live from the beautiful Pablo Center in Eau Claire! This evening, the Pablo Center at the Confluence is hosting the world premiere of When Rubber Hit The Road, a documentary about the closure of Eau Claire’s Uniroyal tire plant. Before we delve into the history behind this exciting new release, we hear once again from Anna Kleiber, State News Editor for the Daily Cardinal. Directly from campus, she updates us on the pro-Palestine encampment at UW Madison. At the bottom of the hour, we interview B.J. Hollars, one of the filmmakers behind When Rubber Hit The Road. He shares how he ended up in Eau Claire and what inspired him to make this film. If you’re seeing this on May 5th and want to watch When Rubber Hit The Road, buy tickets at pablocenter.org! Otherwise, head over to firesideproductionsllc.com for updates on future screenings near you or buy the DVD. 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: Anna Kleiber, B.J. Hollars

In today’s first hour, we shared remarks from President Biden about pro-Palestinian protests at universities around the country. This hour, we compare those statements with those of his opponent, Donald Trump. Yesterday, Trump spoke in Waukesha, and his message could not be more divorced from American ideals. He is not shy about what he will do if put back in power, and it wouldn’t be pretty for anybody around the globe. On a lighter note, we wrap up today’s show with a celebration of Smokey the Bear’s birthday! 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 protests continue at college campuses across the nation, The Todd Allbaugh Show remains committed to sharing accurate information. To that end, Anna Kleiber, State News Editor at the Daily Cardinal, returns to update us on the encampment at UW Madison. This morning, President Biden delivered remarks on these protests. He emphasized that while Americans have the right to free speech, the rule of law must be enforced. Todd echoes the President’s statements, encouraging peaceful protest while following state laws and heeding police warnings. 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: Anna Kleiber

To kick off today’s second hour, we welcome Anna Kleiber, State News Editor at the Daily Cardinal. She was on the scene at UW Madison this morning to report on the anti-war protests. We hear her perspective both as a journalist and as a student of UW Madison. We also take your calls on the GOP’s call for more election observers. Is it an intimidation tactic? This weekend, fishing season opens up again in Wisconsin. Fish responsibly! 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: Anna Kleiber

Protests over the war in Gaza have come to a head at UW Madison. Is it comparable to what’s happening at Columbia University, or is it being blown out of proportion on the news and social media? We welcome Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project to discuss their perspective on news coverage of protests. While Pat focuses on the journalism side, Trygve delves deeper into the politics of these protests. He and Todd believe that it is shortsighted to vote against “Genocide Joe.” If people believe that President Biden is mismanaging the situation, they should imagine what would happen with Trump in charge. Donald Trump has explicitly said he would encourage Russia to “do whatever the hell they want.” He would offer a blank check to Israel. Joe Biden is the only sane choice on this and many other issues. 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

Breaking news: Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives announced that they plan to help Speaker Mike Johnson keep his job. Todd also shares some even bigger news. The DEA is likely to shift the classification of marijuana, due to its medical applications and lower abuse potential than many other federally illegal drugs. This change, spurred by the Biden administration, could have far-reaching implications, including the scrubbing of some marijuana-related charges from criminal records. For today’s edition of What’s Worse, Todd pits two hometown restaurant chains against one another. We take your calls and texts on the best restaurants to find cougars, apparently. 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, President Biden spoke at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. We share some of his best zingers, as well as part of host Colin Jost’s speech. Luke Mathers joins us for some Tuesday Tangents about decency in politics. Donald Trump is the furthest thing from human decency, while Joe Biden campaigns on fighting for the soul of America. Todd and Luke also talk about Wisconsin’s senate race and the failings of “OC” Eric Hovde. 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 delves into the difficulties of tax preparation. The IRS has been developing an online program to file taxes easily for free, but lobbying stands in the way. We take your calls and texts on filing taxes. 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!

After a busy weekend of rain and rocket science, Todd updates us on the news. Joe Biden’s campaign has opened 30 new offices in Michigan alone, picking up steam before November. Today is a special day for another reason. Thirty years ago today, Governor Tommy Thompson established the Polka as our official state dance! Civic Media All-Star Teri Barr joins us for an extended Slice of Wisconsin to celebrate. 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: Teri Barr

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, Aaron’s board game of the week is Old-School Essentials. Tabletop roleplaying games are an incredible way to hang out with friends or meet new ones. They provide a creative outlet, engaging puzzles, and so much more. If you’re interested in experiencing the roots of D&D, you’re far better off picking up a copy of these rules. They’re easier to understand, and you can get the basic rules online for free. At the bottom of the hour, eBaum’s World Managing Editor Peter Rapine returns with some bizarre (and true) headlines from the last two weeks! 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

TGIF! At the end of another busy week, Todd reminds us of the differences between our two presidential candidates. We also dive into a discussion on what it’s like to live in a swing state. Are the constant visits from presidential candidates a blessing, or a curse? 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!

Today and going forward, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Donald Trump’s potential complete Presidential immunity. Todd takes your calls on SCOTUS and more! Afterwards, we give away some Brewers tickets for tomorrow’s game before talking about Bigfoot. We share an article from Cracked.com on the five strangest things that the ol’ Squatch has been blamed for. 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!

Today, the State Senate Democratic Committee held a press conference on the string of UW campus closures. We carried it live, only to discover that it wasn’t really about that. It really boiled down to a political hit job on Joan Ballweg. Nothing they said was unwarranted or inaccurate, but the press conference was labeled in a misleading manner. Hear Todd's thoughts on the issue and this "response!" 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 is fired up today! After last night’s forum on UW campus closures in Muscoda, he has renewed hope for the future of two-year campuses. This hour, we hear from David Turk, the newly elected Chair of the Richland County Board, on the impact that this debacle has on communities around Wisconsin. As we’ve heard for over a year and a half now, local authorities and community members have gone above and beyond in the search for a solution that keeps campuses alive. Time and again, UW System leadership have been minimally responsive, if at all. At the bottom of the hour, we are joined by State Senator Kelda Roys, co-host of last night’s event. We listen to some audio from the forum and talk about what we as citizens can do to save our schools. 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: Kelda Roys, David Turk

Last night, State Senator Kelda Roys and Representative Katrina Shankland held a public forum in Muscoda on the string of two-year UW campus closures. Approximately 100 people showed up, crossing political party lines to discuss the importance of higher education in our state. Will this reignite the Wisconsin idea in the hearts of the people and our legislature? Our usual Wednesday guests, Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project, provide their analysis on this attack on education. 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

In today’s second hour, Todd answers the question asked by the Trump campaign: are we better off than we were four years ago? First of all, that question is stolen from Ronald Reagan’s campaign, just like the phrase “(let’s) Make America Great Again.” Regardless of its origin, the answer to that question is a resounding “yes.” Trump’s administration botched the handling of global health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and nothing makes this more clear than Trump’s recommendation to drink and/or inject bleach. Like most authoritarian actors, Donald Trump is clear about his intent. He has leaned into rhetoric that echoes Adolf Hitler, and claims that he will indeed become a dictator, even if allegedly only for a day. Lara Trump was also very clear over the weekend, claiming that if elected, Donald Trump will bring about “four years of scorched Earth.” We finish off the show with the most important question of the day: should mashed potatoes be smooth or lumpy? 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!

Yesterday’s show was jam-packed full of Earth Day conservation tips, so the weekend news had to wait until today. This past weekend was incredibly consequential. Speaker Mike Johnson brought foreign aid votes, including Ukraine, to the floor, and they all passed with varying degrees of success. While we disagree with nearly everything Mike Johnson says and does, he was on the right side of history this time as he supports Ukraine. Luke Mathers continues the conversation on Ukrainian aid on today’s edition of Tuesday Tangents! He and Todd also debate the ethics of bringing NIL money into high school sports. Todd is firmly against it, but Luke is open to the idea. 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

For our second hour in Governor Nelson State Park, Todd talks more about our wonderful State Park system. We take your calls all hour with tips on how to celebrate Earth 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!