The Todd Allbaugh Show

Today is the first day of Civic Media’s Break Into Spring Text To Win Contest! Tune in to our network every day for the next two weeks for your chance to win hourly prizes of $100 cash, a visit to Chula Vista Resort, or a pair of club-level Brewers tickets. Each text also enters you to win our grand prize– a brand new Verlo Mattress set! Listen at 7 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm for the next two weeks for the keywords to text in. Visit civicmedia.us for more details.  This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: a sore back or a sore ass? (Also, is it a SORE ass as in a grumpy person or a sore ASS as in posterior?) We take your calls and texts on which pain aches more.  At the bottom of the hour, Todd brings us a story that sounds eerily familiar to today’s political division. In 1950, America was deep in the throes of the Red Scare. Republican Senator Margaret Chase Smith was one of the first to speak out against the horrors of McCarthyism, and her words ring just as true today.  At the very end of the show, Todd brings us a very disturbing and underreported story. Former US Attorney Jessica Aber was found dead. She was known for her work fighting Russian cybercrime and resigned from her position when Donald Trump was inaugurated as President this January. While it is certainly possible that her death is a coincidence, there is a pattern of deaths among Russian journalists and officials who make their dislike of Putin known. The possibility of foul play from the Kremlin here in America is deeply chilling. 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, Coach Mark Johnson led the Badgers Women’s Hockey team to their eighth Frozen Four National Championship victory under his leadership, cementing UW Madison as the most decorated hockey program in the country. We take a listen to the words of Coach Johnson, star player Kirsten Simms, and a few excellent calls from the winning plays. In men’s basketball, the Badgers were eliminated from the NCAA tournament in round two, they put up a great fight. Todd spends most of this hour digging into what brings out the best in our state’s college athletes.  We end this hour by addressing some of the serious political news of the day. Vice President JD Vance made an appearance on Fox News in which he derided Denmark, a NATO ally, for not surrendering Greenland to the US. This is absolutely bananas. The leaders of the free world should not be threatening military action against our allies, nor should they demand territory. 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 afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: extended warranties or extended family? We take your calls and texts on which one is more annoying.  In breaking political news, Elon Musk’s interference in Wisconsin’s state supreme court election is reaching a new high. He offers $100 to each voter who signs a petition against “activist judges,” effectively attempting to buy votes. Regardless of who you plan to vote for, we advise not signing the petition and taking Musk’s money. If you do, he will have access to your signature and a lot of your private information.  Aaron’s board game of the week is Monkey Palace! This family-friendly game is made out of LEGO bricks. While LEGO have made board games before, they haven’t always been the most fun. This game from 2024 breaks that trend. Each player adds pieces to the palace to try and appease a very picky monkey. 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 the WMDX studio in Madison is still being upgraded, Todd joins us live from WRCE in Richland Center. WRCE/WRCO Station Manager Phil Nee hops behind the mic with him to talk about working to preserve the magic of radio in today’s digital world.  While Todd is visiting Richland Center, he has the daunting task of removing a groundhog from his mother’s porch. We take texts and calls on the best way to trap a hog.  At the end of the hour, we share another take from political orphan and former Republican Congressman Scott Klug on election reform in our state. 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: Phil Nee

A ton of people are betting a lot of money on the NCAA tournament. With that in mind, Todd asks us What’s Worse: casinos or the lottery?  At the bottom of the hour, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler returns to the show to update us on the April 1st state supreme court election. There’s a lot at stake next month. As depressing as today’s political climate can be, Wisconsinites need to show up and make our voices heard. 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: Ben Wikler

The studio back in the Civic Media world headquarters in Madison is under construction, so Todd joins us live today from the WRCE/WRCO studio in Richland Center! We also welcome Richland Center native Bradie Ewing to go over Todd’s NCAA bracket and tell him how he’s wrong. Bradie and Todd also reflect on the difficult path the Badgers have taken as they determined their seed in the tournament. Today marks the anniversary of Fred Rogers’ birth. At the bottom of the hour, Todd takes your texts and calls with memories of everyone’s neighbor. 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

Trygve Olson sticks with us as we kick off our second hour. This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: having trouble sleeping or having trouble waking up? We take your calls and texts on your insomnia.  Today is the anniversary of the last episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, one of the most influential TV shows of all time. Todd dedicates some time to celebrating this show’s legacy. 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: Trygve Olson

As Rush says in the song Freewill, “if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” Make sure to be a voter on April 1st in our State Supreme Court election. It’s Wednesday, and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project is here to help sift through the onslaught of news.  As published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this morning, Brad Schimel continues to spread misinformation about the security of voting in our state. Schimel is complaining about “late-night ballot dumps” in Milwaukee county. However, the reason Milwaukee submits their vote counts late at night is due to Republican legislative obstruction that doesn’t allow them to verify or count votes ahead of election night. Trygve also brings us some news on how the Trump administration’s tariffs will impact Wisconsin. It turns out that 10% of jobs in our state will be negatively impacted by tariffs. 77% of those 10% of people voted for Donald Trump. 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: Trygve Olson

After a short memorial service for Todd’s beloved CBS mug that shattered yesterday, we turn back to a more serious topic. It turns out that Wisconsin has the second worst measles vaccination rate in the country. Our friend Jane Matenaer calls in to the show to remind us how important vaccines are. She also reminds us that vaccines DO NOT cause autism.  This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: phone companies or cable companies? 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: Jane Matenaer

Todd begins today’s show by recapping President Trump’s weekend deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador in direct violation of a court order. This morning, Trump posted to his social media platform with a call for impeachment of the federal judge who made this ruling. Unexpectedly, Chief Justice Roberts of the Supreme Court made a statement indirectly rebuking Trump for his circumvention of the justice system. 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!

Matt Flynn sticks with us into the beginning of our second hour to talk about our state supreme court race.  As many people prepare for a late night of drinking to celebrate Irish heritage, Todd asks us What’s Worse: morning people or night people?  At the bottom of the hour, Civic Media’s Teri Barr joins us to talk about a great St. Patrick’s Day tradition here in Wisconsin! The Shamrock Club of New London have celebrated by transforming the city into New Dublin for over 40 years now. From changing the population sign to Celtic and Irish dance lessons, the entire week of St. Patrick’s Day is fun for the whole family! 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: Teri Barr, Matt Flynn

As is now the norm, a lot of incredibly important news broke over the weekend. On Saturday, March 15th, the Trump administration directly defied a court order and faced no consequences. Our judicial branch relies on compliance, and the Executive branch simply chose not to comply. Our friend and legal expert Matt Flynn joins us to address this dire situation and what it may mean for the future of our constitutional democracy. 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: Matt Flynn

From Thursday's show: On The Supreme Court Debate And Dim Sum Give Some (Hour 1) Today’s first hour features a hat trick of Dans! First, we are joined in-studio by Dan Shafer, Civic Media’s Political Editor and founder of The Recombobulation Area. He and Todd joined Pat Kreitlow last night to moderate a series of panels on why the April 1st state supreme court race matters to Wisconsinites. Afterwards, candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel debated each other. Todd and Dan discuss the results of the debate and emphasize the importance of this election.  At the bottom of the hour, we move on to our second and third Dan of the day. Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs, one half of “the Dans” with Dan Van Rite, joins us to talk about the sixth annual Dim Sum Give Some charitable event! Dim Sum Give Some benefits the Kennedy’s Disease Association, an organization researching a rare neuromuscular disorder similar to ALS. The Dans are hoping to raise $40-45 thousand dollars this year, and you can help out while eating delicious food from over 30 talented chefs from around the country. Visit opentable.com/r/dandan-milwaukee to purchase tickets to this fantastic event.  At the end of the hour, Todd brings us some breaking news. DOGE’s move to fire probationary employees has been determined illegal, and organizations have been directed to re-hire many individuals. 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: Dan Shafer, Dan Jacobs

Todd begins our second hour with a breakdown of where exactly our tax dollars go. When it comes down to it, DOGE cuts are doing next to nothing to reduce government spending.  Aaron’s board game of the week is Bob Ross: Art of Chill. Gather paint and supply cards to finish paintings before your opponents do.  At the bottom of the hour, eBaum’s World Managing Editor Peter Rapine is back for another week in review! Here are the real stories of crazy people doing crazy things from the past two weeks:  Spring Break Just Started, And Hotel Guests Are Already Sick Of The Sex Noises Weatherman Reporting on Storm Gets Hit by Flying Fish TCL Just Released an Ad Encouraging TV Owners to ‘Goon With Grandma’ Tornado Hits News Station As They're Reporting On It This Philly Man Wants You To Come Kick His Ass Farting In Inflatable Costumes Is The Funniest, Meanest Thing You Can Do 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 Pi Day! We kick off today’s show by enjoying some delicious apple pie baked by Civic Media Producer Sam Davisson. Thanks, Sam! As we approach yet another government shutdown, Democrats are divided on whether or not to vote in support of a Republican-created Continuing Resolution (CR). Sen. Chuck Schumer supports the CR, but our own Sen. Tammy Baldwin opposes it. Todd explains the details and we take your calls on what you think Democrats should do. 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 afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: pizza with sauce or pizza with no sauce? Believe it or not, there are a lot of people who enjoy their pizza without sauce. For some, it’s a matter of taste, but others may have acid reflux or allergies. 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’s first hour features a hat trick of Dans! First, we are joined in-studio by Dan Shafer, Civic Media’s Political Editor and founder of The Recombobulation Area. He and Todd joined Pat Kreitlow last night to moderate a series of panels on why the April 1st state supreme court race matters to Wisconsinites. Afterwards, candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel debated each other. Todd and Dan discuss the results of the debate and emphasize the importance of this election.  At the bottom of the hour, we move on to our second and third Dan of the day. Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs, one half of “the Dans” with Dan Van Rite, joins us to talk about the sixth annual Dim Sum Give Some charitable event! Dim Sum Give Some benefits the Kennedy’s Disease Association, an organization researching a rare neuromuscular disorder similar to ALS. The Dans are hoping to raise $40-45 thousand dollars this year, and you can help out while eating delicious food from over 30 talented chefs from around the country. Visit opentable.com/r/dandan-milwaukee to purchase tickets to this fantastic event. At the end of the hour, Todd brings us some breaking news. DOGE’s move to fire probationary employees has been determined illegal, and organizations have been directed to re-hire many individuals. 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: Dan Shafer, Dan Jacobs

We begin today’s second hour talking with one of our longtime listeners, Chico in Rio, about the sport of curling! It’s an accessible sport that builds community, and Chico recommends it to everybody.  This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: slivers or papercuts? We take your texts on which gives you the heebie-jeebies.  At the bottom of the hour, Todd talks about Elon Musk’s $25,000 pyramid. DOGE offered 25 grand to all Department of Health and Human Services employees to “voluntarily resign.” They have until the end of the week to decide. Last night, President Trump also eliminated approximately half of the Department of 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!

It’s Wednesday, and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project is here to dissect the news of the day.  Yesterday, President Trump demonstrated his inability to drive a car as he attempted to sell Teslas on the White House lawn. In return, he received $100 million from Elon Musk, donated in such a way that Trump can easily use it for personal purposes. Todd and Trygve also talk about some ways the Trump administration continues to violate the Constitution.  At the end of the hour, Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio joins us in-studio to talk about an event he will host tonight. In Protecting Justice For All, Pat will be joined by Dan Shafer and Todd to talk about why this April’s state supreme court race matters to all of us. 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: Trygve Olson

President Trump’s continued wanton implementation of tariffs pushes us ever-closer to a major economic recession. Todd walks us through Trump’s bizarre rhetoric and actions.  At the bottom of the hour, former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins us to talk about a new project with The Recombobulation Area. This project shares the stories of individuals affected by the Trump administration’s DOGE cuts. 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: Mandela Barnes

Early this morning, Rebecca Cooke announced a third run for congress in Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. This is a very early announcement, as the election will take place in 2026. Todd provides his thoughts on Cooke’s odds.  At the bottom of the hour, Luke Mathers joins us for a new edition of Tuesday Tangents. He and Todd take your calls on Cooke’s campaign, Trump’s new tariffs, and the April first state supreme court election. 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 takes a ton of your calls on Democratic messaging. A lot of factors led to Trump being elected president, and the path back to normalcy will be tricky.  We end the show with a quick edition of What’s Worse: food that’s too salty or food that’s too sweet? 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 afternoon, there was a massive brush fire in Brookfield. The plume of smoke was so big that it showed up on weather radar. Todd takes some time at the beginning of today’s show to address the damage from this tremendous blaze and commend the first responders who kept it under control.  Amidst reports of alleged emotionally abusive behavior, women’s Badgers basketball head coach Marissa Mosely has stepped down from her position. As she resigned instead of being fired, the reports will not be made public, leading many to believe that there is credence to the allegations.  Over the weekend, Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) spoke in a few cities in Wisconsin. During his speech in Altoona, he asked the crowd about which issues affect them the most. If Democrats want to win more, they should take note from Bernie Sanders and actually ask what’s most important to people. 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!

From Friday's show: Building Unity with Tim Cordon (Hour 1) Are you looking for ways to get involved and support democracy in Wisconsin? At the top of today’s show, Tim Cordon of Building Unity Wisconsin joins us to talk about how everybody can do something to help. Tomorrow, at the state capitol, Building Unity Wisconsin is starting another leg of their March to Election Day Tour around the state. The organization is nonpartisan, seeking to bring people together in support of common sense rather than party talking points. Visit buildingunitywisconsin.org to learn more.  At the bottom of the hour, Todd talks sports with our friend Bradie Ewing! Both high school and college basketball are heating up as we near the big tournaments.  Mental health is important for everyone, but people often forget that athletes struggle as much as everybody else. The Big Ten Network just put out a piece on Carter Gilmore, a Badgers basketball player who stepped up to share his mental health journey. Greg Stiemsma, another basketball player, wrote an article about how his coaches helped him in and out of practice to work through his struggles. 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: Bradie Ewing, Tim Cordon

As we return to Daylight Savings Time, Todd asks us What’s Worse: people who are always early or people who are always late? Listen in for some fun stories about being late.  Aaron’s board game of the week is Katmai: The Bears of Brooks River! The backstory of this game needs some explanation. Every summer in Alaska’s Katmai National Park, bears park themselves on the banks of the Brooks River to gorge themselves on salmon. The park livestreams these bears every day for our enjoyment. Each October, they host Fat Bear Week, a popularity contest where people vote for their favorite enormous pre-hibernation bears. In Katmai, players place their bears along the river to try and catch the most salmon before winter. It is available for purchase at Osprey Publishing.  At the end of today’s show, we share the first in a new series of political editorials from former congressman Scott Klug. 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!

Are you looking for ways to get involved and support democracy in Wisconsin? At the top of today’s show, Tim Cordon of Building Unity Wisconsin joins us to talk about how everybody can do something to help. Tomorrow, at the state capitol, Building Unity Wisconsin is starting another leg of their March to Election Day Tour around the state. The organization is nonpartisan, seeking to bring people together in support of common sense rather than party talking points. Visit buildingunitywisconsin.org to learn more.  At the bottom of the hour, Todd talks sports with our friend Bradie Ewing! Both high school and college basketball are heating up as we near the big tournaments.  Mental health is important for everyone, but people often forget that athletes struggle as much as everybody else. The Big Ten Network just put out a piece on Carter Gilmore, a Badgers basketball player who stepped up to share his mental health journey. Greg Stiemsma, another basketball player, wrote an article about how his coaches helped him in and out of practice to work through his struggles. 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: Bradie Ewing, Tim Cordon

During Tuesday’s presidential address, Representative Al Green (D-TX) shouted in protest and got himself kicked out of the chamber. Todd initially believed that Rep. Green should have followed the decorum rules. However, after hearing new statements from Green yesterday, Todd changed his mind. Listen in for Green’s remarks and Todd’s take.  This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: butter or margarine? We take a ton of texts and calls with the history of margarine (or oleo) in Wisconsin. 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 finished up the show yesterday, the Marquette University Law School Poll released its latest results. We briefly touched on them, but today, Todd dives deeper. One thing is very clear: Wisconsinites don’t know much about either of the candidates for our state supreme court race on April 1st. Todd’s biggest takeaway is that Americans are sick of political whiplash and are tuning out altogether. Last night, Vanessa Kjeldsen of WMTV15 News in Madison interviewed Brad Schimel on his campaign for the state supreme court. He echoed statements from Eric Hovde, claiming that people in nursing homes voted fraudulently in 2020. This is, of course, completely false. We take your calls with thoughts on Schimel’s ageist rhetoric.  Nearing the end of the hour, we have a surprise in-person visit from one of the hardest working people at Civic Media: Chad Holmes of WXCO! 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: Chad Holmes

Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project sticks around into our second hour today to share some new research from the Lincoln Democracy Institute. He and his colleagues spent the last year interviewing thousands of people from Wisconsin and other swing states to ascertain better ways to connect with everyday Americans both in and out of politics. As Trygve has said before, you will never shame somebody out of their opinion. It may sound simple, but when having a conversation with somebody we don’t agree with, we must listen. If you can’t understand why they believe what they believe, you’ll have a very difficult time convincing them of anything.  As wet snow falls across much of Wisconsin, Todd asks us What’s Worse: slippery roads or slippery people? We take your calls and texts with opinions. The results of the latest Marquette Law School poll are now available, and Todd shares some of the key results as we close out today’s show. 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: Trygve Olson

It’s Wednesday, so our friends Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project are back to discuss the news of the day! They join Todd in recapping last night’s presidential address from Trump. As expected, it was a campaign speech with very little basis in reality. Trump focused on creating clips that will spread like wildfire on social media. He either misspoke or lied about Social Security payments and transgenic mice, which he referred to as “transgender mice.” Towards the end of the hour, Trygve takes calls with a wide range of political questions from listeners. 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

Starting today, President Trump’s tariffs have gone into effect on Canada, China and Mexico. US prices on steel have already risen significantly, and even Fox News is reporting that car prices have spiked 25% at many dealerships.  This morning, the House GOP told Republican officials to stop holding in-person town hall meetings after many of them received blowback from their constituents. This coincides with a Truth Social post from President Trump deriding loosely-defined “illegal protests” at college campuses.  It’s Taco Tuesday! This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: homemade tacos or Taco Bell? 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!

To kick off today’s show, Todd clarifies a story from yesterday about the possibility of Social Security payments being interrupted by DOGE cuts. While former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley is concerned about the future of the program, those who receive payments via direct deposit are the least likely to be affected by these incoming changes. However, new claims and those submitted in paper are predicted to be slowed and interrupted significantly.  Over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a video. In it, he announced that civilian Department of Defense employees will be required to email their supervisors with five things they accomplished that week. This follows Elon Musk’s push for all federal workers to justify their employment.  At the bottom of the hour, Luke Mathers returns for some Tuesday Tangents. He and Todd continue the discussion on Sec. Hegseth’s new orders. These “five bullet point” emails demonstrate a lack of trust and respect for the generals that supervise the DoD. Additionally, the emails will be sent outside of secure DoD servers, creating a new security risk. 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

Todd begins our second hour with more information on upcoming threats to Social Security. He also addresses President Trump’s executive order designating English as our nation’s official language.  This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: humid air or dry air? We take calls and texts on whether you’d rather be sitting in a puddle of sweat or suffer from dry skin and bloody noses.  At the bottom of the hour, we jump to one of our favorite topics: monkeys! A French tourist in Phuket, Thailand had his phone stolen by a monkey, who left an amazing selfie video behind. 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 Friday, President Trump and Vice President Vance verbally assaulted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Russians and MAGA officials alike parroted lies about the Russian-Ukrainian war over the weekend. Precious few GOP representatives took the path of Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), reminding us that Russia was the one to invade Ukraine unprovoked.  Also over the weekend, Elon Musk and his family flew aboard Air Force One without President Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly ordered the Department of Defense to cease all planning and execution of cyberattacks on Russia. The previous Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley now claims that Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts could lead to an “interruption of benefits” for those receiving Social Security payments. We’re not trying to bring you down, but it’s pretty difficult to put a positive spin on the latest news. 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!

Just as our show began today, our President and Vice President verbally assaulted President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. Our friend Matt Flynn joins us to cover the history that is being made today.  At the bottom of the hour, we lighten things up to head into the weekend. Peter Rapine, Managing Editor of eBaum’s World, joins us for a week in review!  These are the stories Peter brought us this week:  DoorDash Driver Gets Caught Shooting His Shot With Customer’s Wife Woman Gets Arrested for Trying to Use Cop Car Like an Uber Man Says He's Manipulating Reality To Win On Scratch-Off Lottery Tickets American Airlines Accidentally Gave A Guy 100k, And He Can't Give It Back Funny Life Lessons People Learned At Hooters 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: Matt Flynn, Peter Rapine

BREAKING NEWS: Late this morning, President Trump and Vice President Vance met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in the White House. Throughout the meeting, our President and Vice President berated and belittled the leader of one of our allies.  After taking these comments nearly live, we take your calls on this unprecedented political disaster. If you wish to express support to the Ukrainian embassy, here is their contact information: Phone: +1-202-349-2963 E-mail: [email protected] 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 afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: ketchup on steak or ketchup on eggs? As you may expect, our callers and texters have very strong feelings on this. Listen in for the consensus!  The specialty craft store chain Joann is declaring bankruptcy and closing down all of their locations. We take calls on this unfortunate series of events. At the bottom of the hour, Todd kicks off a new segment: Is It Fake, Or Is It Real? We hear seven potential quotes from new FBI Director Kash Patel and his Deputy, Dan Bongino. Todd and Aaron attempt to determine whether each quote is fake or real. 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 the April 1st State Supreme Court election approaches, we are discovering who Brad Schimel really is. He supports using legislation from 1849 to ban abortion in Wisconsin and believes that the January 6th insurrectionists didn’t get fair trials. Don’t believe us? Tune in to hear it from the man himself. We have audio of Schimel saying that he supports keeping the 1849 abortion ban on the books. When you combine this with Schimel’s support for President Trump’s J6 rioter pardons, it is clear that this man shouldn’t be anywhere near the highest court in the state. 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!

In our second hour, Todd takes your calls on Derrick Van Orden and reliable news sources.  At the bottom of the hour, we welcome State Senator Sarah Keyeski to talk about a new Right To Repair bill that she co-authored. As the law stands, manufacturers are allowed to make it difficult or impossible for their customers to repair their own equipment. For example, companies like John Deere may only allow dealerships to use certain tools or diagnostic software, preventing farmers from fixing their tractors when they need them most. Sen. Keyeski’s bill would ensure that parts and documentation are available at a reasonable price for end users. 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: Sarah Keyeski

This Wednesday, Pat Kreitlow is out of town, but Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project joins us from the nation’s capital to cover the news with a touch of sports.  According to a new article from CNN, the Trump administration is restricting which news organizations are allowed to have White House correspondents. Reputable stalwarts like Associated Press will no longer have access to the White House. This move sets a dangerous precedent in American news that even Fox News reporters disagree with. Our country is now one step closer to state-run media.  At the bottom of the hour, we welcome Trygve’s friend Mike Johnson back to the show. Johnson is the Superintendent of the Eau Claire Area Public School District, and he’s here to celebrate Public Schools Week! In Wisconsin, public schools are the cornerstone of our communities. 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: Trygve Olson, Mike Johnson

The mayors of New York City and Los Angeles find themselves in hot water. This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: New York or Los Angeles?  At the bottom of the hour, we are joined by Kelly Meyerhofer, Higher Education Reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. She is here to share her recent reporting on mental health in the Universities of Wisconsin. In 2022, Sarah Shulze was one of several student athletes across the country who died by suicide. Kelly has been keeping up with Shulze’s family and friends and what the UW system has been doing to address this mental health epidemic. 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 kicks off today’s show with a flurry of headlines spanning from local to international. From violence in Milwaukee to the Trump administration’s revisionism of the Russia-Ukraine war, the world feels like a crazy place right now.  At the bottom of the hour, our friend Luke Mathers brings us another round of Tuesday Tangents! We start by addressing a statement from President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi yesterday proposing legislation that would allow law enforcement to confiscate guns. This sounds exactly like a red flag law. Nearly identical common sense gun reform laws were proposed by the last administration, and Republicans derided them for “taking away people’s guns.”  In the last few minutes, Todd and Luke cover some big rumors floating around in college football. 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

Matt Flynn sticks around to answer more of your questions in our second hour. After that, Todd asks us What’s Worse: the cold or the flu? We take your calls and texts on which illness affects you more. 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: Matt Flynn

Today, we welcome our friend Matt Flynn back for another edition of Mondays With Matt! Over the weekend, President Trump’s administration has continued to enact Project 2025. Now, Trump is making moves to politicize the US military by replacing Black and female generals with MAGA loyalists. As a Navy veteran and experienced attorney, Matt has a lot to say about what this means for Americans. As he always does, Matt lights up the phone lines. He answers your questions about the impact of the Trump administration’s actions on the world. 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: Matt Flynn

In hour two of Todd's special coverage of the American Birkebeiner, we get a winter edition of What's Worse: Gloves vs. Mittens. Chris Pauls, filling in for Peter Rapine from eBaum's World, joins the show to walk us through some of the wild but true headlines out in the wild: Man Claims He's Had Sex With Every Woman In Pennsylvania (That He Wanted To):https://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/man-claims-hes-had-sex-with-every-woman-in-pennsylvania-that-he-wanted-to/87671141/ Couple Smokes Out All Their Guests With Dry-Ice Gender Reveal Party Gone Horribly Wrong:https://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/couple-smokes-out-all-their-guests-with-dry-ice-gender-reveal-party-gone-terribly-wrong/87671121/ Weed Farm Burns Down, Gives Everyone In The Area A Free Contact High: https://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/weed-farm-burns-down-gives-everyone-in-the-area-a-free-contact-high/87670718/ 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: Chris Pauls

Todd's on the road today! Live on location in Hayward, Wisconsin for the American Birkebeiner, Todd chats with racer Ryan Cramer. They also discuss Ryan's service as a lieutenant in the Space Force, and his family's history both of service, and skiing. Later, Bradie Ewing joins the show to talk Wisconsin football, and get his reaction to words by Barry Alvarez criticizing the state of the program. Bradie gives his take on what Wisconsin football needs to do to be back on the top. 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: Bradie Ewing, Ryan Cramer

In our second hour, young skiers near the finish line of the Junior Birkebeiner right behind Todd on Main Street in Hayward, Wisconsin! On the topic of Winter sports, he asks us What’s Worse: downhill skiing or snowboarding? We take your calls on which is more difficult and more dangerous. 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, Todd joins us live from Hayward at the site of the 51st annual American Birkebeiner! The “Birkie” is a weeklong celebration surrounding a 50 kilometer cross country ski race, and it draws visitors from all around the world. Joining him to kick off the celebration is Big G, a radio mainstay of the Northwoods. While talking about the attractions, events and food, Todd and Big G come across a family that spans three generations of Birkie celebration. 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: Big G

To kick off today’s second hour, Todd takes several calls with more details on Russia and Putin’s war crimes. By cozying up to dictators like Putin, we are endangering the entire world. While our president lies about Ukraine starting the war, Polish students are learning how to use guns and prepare for potential Russian invasion.  Today, Todd takes on some common household chore pet peeves as he asks What’s Worse: leaving the lights on or leaving dishes in the sink? 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!