Dive into the drama as Trump axes $100 million in Harvard contracts, igniting debates on democracy’s decline. Three Yale professors flee to Toronto citing civil liberty threats, while experts warn of authoritarian moves akin to Russia and Poland. With international students barred from Harvard, the education landscape is rocked. The episode explores food insecurity post-pandemic, […]

Guests: Brittney Merlot, Michelle Orge

May 27, 2025

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John and Gordy dive into a whirlwind this Tuesday morning, discussing everything from Memorial Day weekend antics to unexpected tape debates. They banter about cloudy weather, AI-generated car shows, and Elon’s latest tantrum at the Qatar Economic Forum. The conversation veers into economic concerns, highlighting impending cuts to the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits. As […]

Guest: Lisa Bernard

May 27, 2025

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Again, thank god its Friday!! John and Gordy dive into the upcoming Meritor nurses’ strike, exploring its potential impact on hospital operations and discussed the key issues of safety, retention, and pay. They highlighted an amazing story of a four-year-old inspiring art on Madison’s garbage trucks, showcasing what the community can do. The discussion turns […]

Guests: Rokker, Savanna Tomei-Olson

May 23, 2025

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Its Friday! John and Gordy kick off with a mix of weather updates, humor, and light-hearted banter about Memorial Day plans. They dive into topics like Trump’s vinyl credit card skins for the ‘patriotic’ spender, and neo-Nazi groups gaining traction in Wisconsin (!). They highlight the rise in racist propaganda in the southeast corner of […]

May 23, 2025

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Dive into chaos as John and Gordy unravel the implications of a controversial bill that just passed in the House. Hinging on the absurdity of reducing dependent child age to 7 for food assistance, the episode highlights the bill’s punitive nature against the working class. They lambast the GOP’s priorities, like repealing taxes on tanning […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

May 22, 2025

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John and Gordy dive into the chaos of the ‘big bad bill’ being passed in the House, criticizing its potential historic cruelty. Education funding takes center stage with Linda McMahon’s stance on shifting costs to states, sparking some serious outrage about federal and state funding cuts. Oklahoma’s education is highlighted as Superintendent Ryan Walters denies […]

Guest: Dr. Tim Slekar

May 22, 2025

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John and Gordy dive into a whirlwind of topics, from the reveal of producer Dom’s real middle name to an amusing tale about a battery-operated pedestal fan. Kathryn calls in with a hilarious anecdote about Pete Schwaba’s fasting mishap, and the episode takes a serious turn with Mike McCabe, discussing historical farmer revolts in Wisconsin […]

Guest: Mike McCabe

May 21, 2025

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The episode kicks off with an unfortunate weather report and a nod to classic comedy duo Proctor and Bergman. Listeners are updated on drizzly conditions and temperature forecasts using hilarious home-crafted devices. John and Gordy dive into a discussion offering a refreshing take on who’s really running the White House. Amidst banter, they fondly remember […]

May 21, 2025

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The episode dives into the controversial ‘Big Bad Bill,’ dissecting its deep cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, and its effect on the national debt, while mocking Trump’s Congressional visit. John and Gordy tackle the absurdity of the bill’s provisions, like cuts to green energy incentives. They also discuss the overhaul of Social Security and […]

May 20, 2025

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The morning kicks off with John and Gordy navigating a rainy forecast, complete with nostalgic tales of Gordy’s days as a weather reporter. They delve into the absurdity National Day Calendar, and a phone call pondering a robotic future and the decline of capitalism. They critique Trump’s planned parade in June and his bizarre North […]

May 20, 2025

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