The Todd Allbaugh Show

Now that it’s June, we’ve hit one of the most popular wedding seasons of the year. This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: forgetting a birthday or forgetting an anniversary? We take your calls and texts on which one is more likely to upset your friends and family. Breaking news: musician Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone passed away today at the age of 82. We celebrate his accomplishments by playing some of his music. At the bottom of the hour, Todd returns to the national headlines and what they mean for us here in Wisconsin. This past weekend, protests in Los Angeles became violent and President Trump called in the national guard. This event may appear completely divorced from our state, but Todd believes that bigger things are happening. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

To kick off today’s show, Todd gives us the next keyword for this year’s Sconnie Summer Text-to-win Contest! For the rest of this week, tune in to your local Civic Media radio station at 7 am, 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm for your chances to win hourly prizes of $100 or Brewers tickets, as well as one of two grand prize Wisconsin vacations! Over the weekend, a Wisconsin sports legend passed away. Jerry Petitgoue of Cuba City coached basketball in our state for 60 years, ending his career with an incredible record of 1,027-249. WRCO and WRCE Station Manager Phil Nee has had many chances to observe and interview Coach Petitgoue over the years. Phil joins us today to share an interview he had with the coach in 2018 and celebrate his impact on Wisconsin high school sports. At the bottom of the hour, State Senator Kelda Roys joins us for another update on the Joint Finance Committee’s state budget negotiations. Unfortunately, we still haven’t seen much movement. Democrats are proposing increased funding for education and childcare, but Republicans staunchly oppose these measures despite our approximately $4 million budget surplus. Rural Republican-led districts are among those suffering the most from our state’s lack of funding in these areas. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guests: Kelda Roys, Phil Nee

This afternoon, Todd pits fast food burgers against one another. We all know Culver’s has the best burgers, but What’s Worse: Whoppers or Big Macs? At the bottom of the hour, eBaum’s World Managing Editor Peter Rapine returns for another week in review! Here are the stories Peter shared with us this week: All the Best Reactions to the Trump-Elon FalloutTik-Tokkers Are Calling Bars Before Going There To 'Check The Vibe'People Are Livid That A Child Sang Disney Songs Over A Plane IntercomFrance’s Budget Minister Got Caught Eating Her Boogers on TVTwo Secret Service Agents Beat The Crap Out Of Each Other Outside Obama's HouseThere Was a Pigeon Loose in the Cabin of a Delta FlightThe New Airplane Problem To Worry About? RodentsKFC Installed A.I. Drive-Thrus in Australia, But They Can’t Understand Australian AccentsDude Hits Dance Moves in School Parking Lot Before Stealing $5,000 Worth of Laptops The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guest: Peter Rapine

Over the last couple of days, Elon Musk and President Trump have begun a brutal public feud. Rick Wilson of The Lincoln Project had some very insightful comments last night while recapping the exchanges of insults and threats. He still has contacts in the White House who tell him that Trump world is scrambling to try and get ahead of Musk’s attacks. Eighty-one years ago today, American troops stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Todd takes some time to recognize the tremendous sacrifices made by our military on that day that helped to secure our freedoms today. At the bottom of the hour, our friend Bradie Ewing returns to share sports commentary and discuss the importance of character and integrity. He also weighs in on the latest Aaron Rodgers drama. If you’re interested in booking Bradie Ewing as a motivational speaker, you can reach out on Twitter/X @bewing34 or on Instagram @bradie.ewing. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guest: Bradie Ewing

In today’s second hour, we are happy to welcome Emily Mills, a local independent writer and journalist. Lately, in addition to their own blog, they’ve been writing for The Recombobulation Area. Their latest column focuses on the dangers of artificial intelligence, but from a different angle than we typically hear. While fears that AI will harm humanity are not necessarily unfounded, it is likely farther away than many people believe. Meanwhile, this technology is already harming our environment in Wisconsin and around the world due to extreme power consumption. Visit www.therecombobulationarea.news and grist-from-the-mills.ghost.io to read more of Emily’s work! At the bottom of the hour, Todd asks us What’s Worse: fads or dumb traditions? The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guest: Emily Mills

To kick off today’s show, Todd gives us the next keyword for this year’s Sconnie Summer Text-to-win Contest! For the next two weeks, tune in to your local Civic Media radio station at 7 am, 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm for your chances to win hourly prizes of $100 or Brewers tickets, as well as one of two grand prize Wisconsin vacations! We have some breaking news: former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is officially signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. It appears he is not following the exact trajectory of Brett Favre. We talk with Civic Media Sports Reporter Mike Clemens at the bottom of the hour with more commentary on the future of both Rodgers and the Packers. In political news, the US Supreme Court made a few important rulings this morning. Firstly, our highest court unanimously decided to drop Mexico’s lawsuit against the US gun industry. However, they did not sign the blank check that gun manufacturers asked for, leaving the door open for future accountability. Another unanimous decision allows for workers to more easily sue for “reverse discrimination,” where they feel they have been denied employment or promotion due to not being a minority. We finish up this hour by covering the latest in President Trump and Elon Musk’s public feud. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guest: Mike Clemens

In our second hour, we are joined by our other typical Wednesday guest, Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project. We share with him the story of Clayton Ljungberg’s Wisconsin marathons we spoke about last hour. This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: being awake in the middle of the night or oversleeping? We take your calls and texts. Over the last few days, we have talked about Senator Joni Ernst’s absurd and condescending behavior at a recent town hall. Trygve weighs in on how MAGA normalizes being an absolute jerk. You can read more of Trygve’s latest thoughts on Searching for Hope, his Substack blog, at trygveolson.substack.com. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guest: Trygve Olson

To kick off today’s show, Todd gives us the keyword for the second day of this year’s Sconnie Summer Text-to-win Contest! For the next two weeks, tune in to your local Civic Media radio station at 7 am, 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm for your chances to win hourly prizes of $100 or Brewers tickets, as well as one of two grand prize Wisconsin vacations! As always on Wednesday, we are joined by Pat Kreitlow of Mornings with Pat Kreitlow, as well as his new producer, Parker Olsen. Parker is an alum of UW-Whitewater, who today celebrates winning the national DIII baseball championship. He shares his pride in the school and its sports teams. In political news, former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced today that she is leaving the Democratic party to join the trend of writing a book that slams former President Biden. Todd, Pat, and many of Jean-Pierre’s Democratic colleagues express some uncertainty about what her moves are intended to accomplish. Is this just a grift? In a new article from Channel 3000, the Wisconsin DMV warns us of an increasing number of phishing scams. Scam artists pretend to be DMV officials and reach out to citizens asking for personal information. Remember, government agencies will not send you messages asking for money or personal information. If you get one of these messages, contact your local DMV at their official number for more information. Here in Wisconsin, we find all kinds of creative ways to celebrate food and beer, and not all of them have to be strictly unhealthy. Clayton Ljungberg of Oconomowoc has made a name for himself by combining his physical fitness journey with some of the things that make Wisconsin great. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guests: Pat Kreitlow, Parker Olsen

In today’s second hour, Todd is joined by Civic Media Sports Director Jimmie Kaska for an update on the latest rule changes in Wisconsin high school sports. The biggest change that most people are aware of is the introduction of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals to our high schools. We are one of the last states to adopt NIL at the high school level. However, high school deals will look very different from the huge sponsorships we see at the college level. Jimmie walks us through the differences, from who is eligible to be sponsored to how large those sponsorships can be. At the bottom of the hour, we talk about late Spring cleaning. Todd asks us What’s Worse: cleaning out the garage or cleaning out the car? We take your calls and texts on which chore is more daunting. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guest: Jimmie Kaska

After a brief update on some severe weather around the state, Todd gives us the keyword for the second day of this year’s Sconnie Summer Text-to-win Contest! For the next two weeks, tune in to your local Civic Media radio station at 7 am, 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm for your chances to win hourly prizes of $100 or Brewers tickets, as well as one of two grand prize Wisconsin vacations! Last week, we told you about DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s social media posts accusing Milwaukee resident Ramon Morales Reyes of planning to assassinate President Trump. As it turns out, Demetric Scott, another Milwaukee man, set up false information in an effort to prevent Morales Reyes from pursuing legal action after being physically assaulted by Scott. As of this broadcast, even after Demetric Scott confessed, Kristi Noem’s post slamming Morales Reyes is still up. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

This afternoon, Wisconsin Watch Reporter and Fact Checker Tom Kertscher returns to cover the latest political news in our state. One of his latest articles highlights Wisconsin’s tremendous decline in childhood vaccination rate. Over the past 30 years, the number of Wisconsin parents electing not to vaccinate their children has grown four times larger, endangering the “herd immunity” of children. This is likely due at least in part to increasing vaccine skepticism fueled by figures like Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. After the vaccine discussion, Tom shares some of his latest Fact Briefs, which are essentially succinct fact checks. Here are a few responses on statements shared at our state’s Republican Party Convention: Would ‘the vast majority’ of Americans get a 65% tax increase if GOP megabill doesn’t become law?Does Mississippi rank higher than Wisconsin in fourth grade reading scores?Is being transgender classified as a mental illness? Subscribe to Forward, Wisconsin Watch’s weekly newsletter, at wisconsinwatch.org/subscribe to keep up with the most important things happening in the Capitol and how they affect you. At the bottom of the hour, Todd circles back to take calls on Senator Joni Ernst’s cruelty. To finish up the show, Todd asks us What’s Worse: driving slow in the fast lane or tailgating? The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guest: Tom Kertscher

Today marks the first day of this year’s Sconnie Summer Text-to-win Contest! For the next two weeks, tune in to your local Civic Media radio station at 7 am, 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm for your chances to win hourly prizes of $100 or Brewers tickets, as well as one of two grand prize Wisconsin vacations! Last week, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst held a town hall, which is a rarity among Republicans these days. When discussing Medicaid cuts proposed in upcoming GOP legislation, one of her constituents exclaimed, “people are going to die!” Sen. Ernst responded by saying that everybody is going to die someday. Today, we share a video she posted on social media the next day, doubling down on her callousness and insulting the intelligence of her constituents. This is truly shameful behavior from a United States senator. At the bottom of the hour, State Senator Kelda Roys returns for another update on the Joint Finance Committee’s state budget deliberations. Sen. Roys informs us that the GOP members of the JFC continue to hold up the process as the deadline creeps ever closer. Our state’s systems for childcare, healthcare, LGBTQ+ rights and more could be in jeopardy, and we walk through the issues and how to solve them. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guest: Kelda Roys

Earlier this week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tweeted about a Wisconsin resident who allegedly wrote a letter expressing intent to kill President Trump. All evidence points to the contrary, indicating that this individual was set up, and that his reputation has been irreversibly ruined by this false accusation. Meeting new people can be anxiety-inducing, especially if you’re not a big fan of handshakes. This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: handshakes or fist bumps? We take your calls and texts. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

After a quick tribute to a few of our colleagues new and old, Todd moves to some of the most important news of the day. According to Dan Bice at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, over 130 retired judges are urging the court system to drop their case against Milwaukee Judge Dugan. The Trump administration is further meddling in Wisconsin affairs, identifying Shawano County as a “sanctuary county” for immigrants. This has no basis in reality. Shawano County is, however, a self-identified sanctuary county for second amendment gun rights. It is very likely that Trump’s team used AI to find any county or city that mentioned the word “sanctuary” without actually looking into the specifics. At the bottom of the hour, we are proud to introduce Chali Pittman, Civic Media’s new News Director! She has worked in journalism and radio for years, and comes to us most recently from WORT, a community radio station here in Madison. She did excellent work in their news department, and we are excited for her to share her expertise in highlighting what’s important to our communities. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guest: Chali Pittman

As the kids come home from school this summer, Todd asks us What’s Worse: being too busy or having nothing to do? We take your calls and texts. There has been a disastrous breakup in the White House! Elon Musk is officially leaving his position as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, as President Trump has “broken up” with him. This is likely because of Trump’s distaste for those he deems “losers,” a category Elon Musk now lies in after funding the losing side of Wisconsin’s state supreme court election. While the effects of DOGE cuts will cause serious problems and cost many lives around the world, Todd tries to bring some levity by playing some of the most popular breakup songs of all time. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!

Today, we are pleased to welcome Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez back to the show to talk about her latest trips around the state. Lt. Gov. Rodriguez continually talks to Wisconsinites to make sure she and the Governor are addressing the issues that are most important to all of us. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss 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 us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guest: Sara Rodriguez

Todd Allbaugh dives into Trump's controversial pardons, spotlighting Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff convicted of bribery and fraud, who got a last-minute pardon from Trump. Allbaugh questions the ethics behind such pardons, suggesting a pay-to-play scheme. The episode also debates the culinary conundrum: what's worse, a la carte menus or buffets? Listeners weigh in on the choice between pricey, exclusive dishes and the unpredictable quality of buffets. Amidst the banter, the episode touches on international student visa issues and celebrates Badger basketball's John Blackwell returning to school, bringing a hopeful note to the mix. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t 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: Trygve Olson

Todd Allbaugh dives into Wisconsin's political landscape, discussing the contentious state budget battle with guests Pat Kreitlow and Trygve Olson. They debate the implications of potential GOP budget cuts on Medicaid and public education. Meanwhile, Todd shares his personal health update after an MRI reveals a 'fatty liver,' prompting a light-hearted yet informative consultation with Dr. Kristen Lyrely on-air. As the episode unfolds, the conversation shifts to national politics with Trygve, touching on Trump’s legislative moves and Elon Musk’s latest remarks. Plus, Terry Bradshaw’s spicy take on Aaron Rodgers’ rumored move to the Steelers adds some sports drama. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t 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: Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Pat Kreitlow, Trygve Olson