The Todd Allbaugh Show

For today’s edition of What’s Worse, Todd asks whether we feel worse on Sunday nights or Monday mornings. At the bottom of the hour, Civic Media Sports Reporter Mike Clemens calls in to prepare us for some Monday Night Football! We get his opinion on quarterback Jordan Love’s bizarre Toyotathon performance jump. Aaron’s board game of the week is a great last-minute stocking stuffer: Seers Catalog! Take on the role of a seer with limited space to protect the village from werewolves. Each player tries to get rid of almost all of their cards, keeping just the highest value items. Be careful though, as you run the risk of going home empty-handed! 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: Mike Clemens

Happy Holidays! In our last live show before Christmas, Todd catches us up on the news of the weekend. Earlier this morning, the House Ethics Committee released their report on Matt Gaetz and his alleged sexual misconduct. The evidence corroborating these events is horrifying. Nearly as horrifying is the fact that President-elect Donald Trump was aware of the events in this report before nominating Gaetz for Attorney General. At the bottom of the hour, our friend Bradie Ewing returns to the show to talk about football and holiday celebrations. As a three-time Big 10 champion and a former NFL fullback, his insights into the world of sports continue to be invaluable. 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

From Wednesday's show: Why We Can’t Just “Move On” From 2020 (Hour 1) It’s Wednesday, and that means Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio is here! At the beginning of the show, Todd brings us the latest updates on Monday’s shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Investigations on the shooter’s family suggest a broken home life, but as Pat reminds us, there are broken homes and strained relationships all around the world. What other countries don’t have is America’s wide access to firearms. From Thursday's show: Why We Should Expand Badgercare (Hour 1) At the bottom of the hour, we are joined by Shawn Phetteplace, the Campaigns Director of Main Street Alliance! He tells us all about Main Street Alliance and how it differs from other organizations like Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. While WMC primarily supports larger companies, MSA seeks to prop up a more diverse range of small businesses. They are part of what makes Wisconsin great. Wisconsin is one of only ten states that haven’t accepted new federal funding to expand Medicaid over the last ten years. One of MSA’s current objectives is to help convince our state government to do the right thing and support Badgercare. This directly hurts small business owners and employees 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! Guests: Shawn Phetteplace, Pat Kreitlow

Today is the final day of Civic Media’s Grown Up Gift List Text-To-Win Contest! Listen to any Civic Media station on air or via the app for up to four chances each day to win $100 cash or a free stay at Chula Vista resort! You’ll also be entered to win one of our eight grand prizes. If you missed it live, stay tuned to your local Civic Media radio station for our next text-to-win contest. Speaking of the Grown Up Gift List Text-To-Win Contest, we are once again locked in mortal combat with Jane Matenaer of Matenaer On Air! Next week, tune in to find out which show brought in more entries to this contest. As we start to get Winter weather, Todd asks us What’s Worse: being cold or being hot? We take your calls and texts with opinions! 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

We begin today’s show with some breaking news. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has been selected as the next Police Chief of Seattle, Washington. According to the mayor of Seattle, the “performance” of Chief Barnes when addressing this week’s tragic Madison shooting played a part in getting him the job. Last night, the continuing resolution (CR) to keep our government running failed to pass in the House of Representatives. Despite what they may say on social media, Republicans have control of the House and are wholly responsible for this potential government shutdown. This situation is complex, but Todd has an analogy to bring it down where the chickens can get at it. Barstool Sports is an incredibly successful media company with a focus on college sports and pop culture. One of the secrets to their success is an intentional heavy bias. If somebody only listens to their team’s Barstool Sports channel, they hear a picture of a wonderful team on the path to perfection regardless of actual performance. Political news is divided in much the same way. At the bottom of the hour, Luke Mathers joins us for a belated round of Tuesday Tangents! He and Todd go over Elon Musk’s incredible return on investment after Trump won this year’s 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

Today is the penultimate day of Civic Media’s Grown Up Gift List Text-To-Win Contest! Listen to any Civic Media station on air or via the app for up to four chances each day to win $100 cash or a free stay at Chula Vista resort! You’ll also be entered to win one of our eight grand prizes. The contest continues through Friday, December 20th, so stay tuned. You’ll have to listen live to enter, so if you missed it, head over to civicmedia.us to learn more. Today’s edition of What’s Worse is particularly timely with the Winter storms. Is it worse to have car trouble or phone trouble? Todd takes your calls with opinions! Todd takes the rest of the hour to update us on various news stories, including Fani Willis’s disqualification from Trump’s election case and Elon Musk’s efforts to shut down the government. 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 beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Nearly every single county in Wisconsin is under some sort of Winter weather advisory. Todd updates us on where the biggest storms are headed and what driving conditions are like. Almost all roads around the state are under ice and/or snow, so drive slowly and safely! Recently, a Dane County circuit judge struck down significant portions of Act 10. However, yesterday afternoon, this decision was put on hold while GOP legislators are working to appeal the case. It’s not over until it’s over, and this ruling is very much up in the air. In other news, Todd has found himself agreeing with Republicans! This doesn’t happen often, but this time, it has to do with allocation of funds for UW schools. Once again, Jay Rothman and the UW Board of Regents are operating in secret, and it sure looks like they’re choking out our university system. At the bottom of the hour, we are joined by Shawn Phetteplace, the Campaigns Director of Main Street Alliance! He tells us all about Main Street Alliance and how it differs from other organizations like Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. While WMC primarily supports larger companies, MSA seeks to prop up a more diverse range of small businesses. They are part of what makes Wisconsin great. Wisconsin is one of only ten states that haven’t accepted new federal funding to expand Medicaid over the last ten years. One of MSA’s current objectives is to help convince our state government to do the right thing and support Badgercare. This directly hurts small business owners and employees 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: Shawn Phetteplace

There are only a few days left in Civic Media’s Grown Up Gift List Text-To-Win Contest! Listen to any Civic Media station on air or via the app for up to four chances each day to win $100 cash or a free stay at Chula Vista resort! You’ll also be entered to win one of our eight grand prizes. The contest continues through Friday, December 20th, so stay tuned. You’ll have to listen live to enter, so if you missed it, head over to civicmedia.us to learn more. Today, Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project is in Madison for some meetings, so he joins us in-studio during our second hour! He weighs in as Todd asks What’s Worse: going up stairs or going down stairs? Todd and Trygve also take calls with your political questions about money in politics. Over the weekend, we discovered that ABC News and George Stephanopolous agreed to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump for approximately $16 million. With other arguably frivolous lawsuits being leveled against people like pollster Ann Selzer, this capitulation sets a dangerous precedent. Will all legacy media outlets give in to legal pressure and essentially admit to things they didn’t 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: Trygve Olson

It’s Wednesday, and that means Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio is here! Trygve Olson is actually here in Madison, so he will be joining us in the second hour. At the beginning of the show, Todd brings us the latest updates on Monday’s shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Investigations on the shooter’s family suggest a broken home life, but as Pat reminds us, there are broken homes and strained relationships all around the world. What other countries don’t have is America’s wide access to firearms. Four years later, Wisconsin’s fake electors are finally beginning to suffer legal consequences for their actions. Yesterday, when asked about these developments, former Governor Tommy Thompson said that we should all move on. This rhetoric lies in stark contrast to the actions of the GOP after losing that election. Is it time to move on, or should those responsible for attempting to steal an election be held accountable? We take your calls with opinions. Todd rounds out the hour by sharing some great reporting from WORT on the astronomical $51 million that the UW System has been spending on consultants. 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: Pat Kreitlow

There are only a few days left in Civic Media’s Grown Up Gift List Text-To-Win Contest! Listen to any Civic Media station on air or via the app for up to four chances each day to win $100 cash or a free stay at Chula Vista resort! You’ll also be entered to win one of our eight grand prizes. The contest continues through Friday, December 20th, so stay tuned. You’ll have to listen live to enter, so if you missed it, head over to civicmedia.us to learn more. For today’s edition of What’s Worse, Todd asks if it’s more annoying when you can’t pay with cash or when you have to. Now that Todd and Trygve are back home from Seattle, they recap the events of their trip, including a crazy fight that broke out during Sunday’s Packers game. Todd also met up with some fans of the show in Seattle. We bring you their conversation today! 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

Todd has made it back from Seattle a bit earlier than expected. Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project was intending to guest host the show today, but in light of yesterday’s tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, he and Todd are hosting together. As somebody who has lost a child, Trygve has a unique insight on the impact of events like these on families and communities. Todd begins with a review of the information we know so far before asking the question: when is the right time to have policy discussions after tragic events? Is there even a real chance we can enact change while MAGA Republicans have control of our government? 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

Today we kick off the second week of Civic Media’s Grown Up Gift List Text-To-Win Contest! Listen to any Civic Media station on air or via the app for up to four chances each day to win $100 cash or a free stay at Chula Vista resort! You’ll also be entered to win one of our eight grand prizes. The contest continues through Friday, December 20th, so stay tuned. You’ll have to listen live to enter, so if you missed it, head over to civicmedia.us to learn more. For today’s edition of What’s Worse, Todd compares situations that may lead to road rage. Is it worse to drive behind a slow driver, or to be tailgated? While Todd is in Washington, he invites a former Seattle denizen to the show: Civic Media Political Director Dan Shafer! After discussing the day’s news, the founder of The Recombobulation Area speaks on what it’s like to live out West. 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: Dan Shafer

We begin our show today on a somber note with a live report from Civic Media’s Kory Hartman on a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Five people are deceased and five are injured. The shooter is among the dead. We also listen to a press conference from Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes. In lighter news, the Green Bay Packers triumphed over the Seattle Seahawks last night! Todd was at the game, and he interviewed some of the people he attended with. Tune in for that conversation! he 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: Kory Hartman

Today is the fifth day of Civic Media’s Grown Up Gift List Text-To-Win Contest! Listen to any Civic Media station on air or via the app for up to four chances each day to win $100 cash or a free stay at Chula Vista resort! You’ll also be entered to win one of our eight grand prizes. The contest continues through Friday, December 20th, so stay tuned. You’ll have to listen live to enter, so if you missed it, head over to civicmedia.us to learn more. At the beginning of our second hour, Civic Media Sports Reporter Mike Clemens brings us the latest information from the Packers about their preparation for Sunday’s game. After that, Trygve’s daughters join us as we ask What’s Worse: The Beatles or The Rolling Stones? At the bottom of the hour, Buckley’s Pub General Manager Rachel Perry returns to share more of her experiences working at a Packers bar in Seattle. If you’re in town, stop at Buckley’s on Queen Anne for their award-winning food and a friendly atmosphere! 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, Rachel Perry

Today, Todd comes to us live from Buckley’s on Queen Anne in Seattle, Washington! Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project joins him there as they prepare to watch the Packers take on the Seahawks this Sunday. Todd and Trygve also welcome Rachel Perry, General Manager of Buckley’s Pubs, to the program! Buckley’s is the official Packers bar of Seattle, and Rachel is gracious enough to allow us to host the show there. At the bottom of the hour, our friend Dr. Kristin Lyerly joins us between patients to talk about the state of healthcare and insurance in America. Both doctors and patients have been suffering for decades under the current system, and the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has brought the issue to a head. Todd, Trygve and Dr. Lyerly discuss what we may be able to do to enact change without violence. This complicated issue won’t be solved overnight, but we have to start somewhere. Ending on a lighter note, Dr. Lyerly gives us her predictions for the Packers game. 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: Kristin Lyerly, Trygve Olson, Rachel Perry

Today is the fourth day of Civic Media’s Grown Up Gift List Text-To-Win Contest! Listen to any Civic Media station on air or via the app for up to four chances each day to win $100 cash or a free stay at Chula Vista resort! You’ll also be entered to win one of our eight grand prizes. The contest continues through Friday, December 20th, so stay tuned. You’ll have to listen live to enter, so if you missed it, head over to civicmedia.us to learn more. Today, friend of the show Matt Flynn is in the host chair! He takes your calls on the failings of Democratic messaging and what the future may look like with Ben Wikler at the helm. Check out Matthew J. Flynn's books wherever books are sold! 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 have a special guest host! As Todd makes his way to Seattle to see the Packers take on the Seahawks, our friend Matt Flynn offers his expertise on current events for the whole show. To begin the show, Matt provides his perspective on the results of the 2024 presidential election. He then takes your calls on a variety of topics that face Wisconsin today. 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 is the third day of Civic Media’s Grown Up Gift List Text-To-Win Contest! Listen to any Civic Media station on air or via the app for up to four chances each day to win $100 cash or a free stay at Chula Vista resort! You’ll also be entered to win one of our eight grand prizes. You’ll have to listen live to enter, so if you missed it, head over to civicmedia.us to learn more. Today, Todd asks us What’s Worse: a hard bed or a soft bed? We take calls and texts with your opinions. At the bottom of the hour, Chad Holmes of 98.9 WXCO joins us to cover some local news from Wausau. The Wausau school district has been financially struggling for years due to declining enrollment. In an effort to balance the books, the district is considering a plan that would close four schools in the community. What will this mean for the people of Wausau? 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

It’s Wednesday, and that means a visit from Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project! Todd reads from an article in Mother Jones about concerning cuts to programs that help child abuse survivors. This is not hypothetical, and it’s having real impact right here in our state. Politicians like Tom Tiffany are putting corporate interests over taking care of abused children in Hayward, and we must remember this next time he’s up for reelection. After that discussion, Todd and Trygve answer questions from listeners about what may happen under President-elect Trump. Between cabinet picks, mass deportation and terminating constitutional amendments, we will have to wait and see how it all pans out. Join us on Friday as Todd and Trygve broadcast from Seattle in preparation for Sunday’s Packers game! 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

Today is the second day of Civic Media’s Grown Up Gift List Text-To-Win Contest! Listen to any Civic Media station on air or via the app for up to four chances each day to win $100 cash or a free stay at Chula Vista resort! You’ll also be entered to win one of our eight grand prizes. You’ll have to listen live to enter, so if you missed it, head over to civicmedia.us to learn more. For today’s edition of What’s Worse, Todd brings us a battle of middlemen: car salespeople and realtors. We take your calls with crazy car dealer and realtor stories. The controversy surrounding President-elect Trump’s intentions with Medicare and Social Security continues to escalate. While Trump himself claimed he won’t touch these programs on Meet the Press, others in his party are still stating otherwise. 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!