The Todd Allbaugh Show

To kick off our second hour, we welcome Jake Aminia and Honor Hicks, two members of Badger Parkour, a great club at UW Madison! Check them out on Instagram @BadgerParkour. At the bottom of the hour, eBaum’s World Managing Editor Peter Rapine returns for another week in review! From Cardinals ‘rawdogging’ the Conclave to raccoons smoking meth, he shares some of the craziest things people have done in the last couple of weeks. Here are the stories Peter shared with us this week: Cardinals Are ‘Rawdogging’ the Conclave, Says CBSPolice Catch Woman With Raccoon and One of Them Has a Meth Pipe (It’s the Raccoon)‘Have Good Night!’: Man Robbing Store With a Gun Is Way Too Nice About ItWoman Says Her QR Code Tattoo Keeps Linking To Anti-Semetic Propaganda 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: Honor Hicks, Jake Aminia

Todd kicks off today’s show with some background on Pope Leo XIV and the first round of Free Ticket Friday. For the rest of the Brewers season, each Civic Media show will be giving away free tickets to select games at American Family Field! At the bottom of the hour, former Badger and NFL fullback Bradie Ewing returns to promote Mental Health Month. 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

To kick off today’s second hour, we speak with our friend and legal expert Matt Flynn on the selection of an American Pope. This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: losing hair or gaining weight? Neither of these signs of aging are pleasant. It’s hard to choose, so we take your calls and texts to determine which is worse. At the bottom of the hour, we debut a new segment: On The Edge Of Culture And Comedy with Keegan Kelly! As a writer at Cracked.com, he has a lot of unique takes on the culture of media. It’s been a long time since we’ve had him on the show, so we take some time to catch up on his latest work. Here are the articles we delve into: Don’t Forget That Bill Maher Is A Germ Theory DenierJena Friedman Says U.S. Customs Is Asking Comedians If They Make Fun Of PoliticiansThis ‘MADtv’ Sketch About Donald Trump Evicting ‘Sesame Street’ Shouldn’t Be So Relevant 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: Matt Flynn, Keegan Kelly

White smoke has been seen at the Vatican, and we have a new Pope! Illinois native Cardinal Robert Prevost shall now be known as Pope Leo XIV. All signs point to a continuation of the late Pope Francis’s more progressive views. Here in Wisconsin, we have some breaking news as well. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Democratic Elias Law Group is filing with the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reconsider the constitutionality of our state’s congressional districts. Nick Ramos, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, joins Todd in-studio to provide his take on this legal challenge. At the bottom of the hour, we welcome State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner to the program! He proudly represents Green Bay, having previously served as Mayor Eric Genrich’s Chief of Staff. After briefly catching up on some of the great things going on in Green Bay since the NFL draft, Rep. Rivera-Wagner shifts to a more serious topic. DOGE cuts to the federal government have slashed AmeriCorps, the domestic version of the Peace Corps. Green Bay is home to Wisconsin’s first municipal branch of AmeriCorps, the Green Bay Conservation Corps. This organization was also defunded, and Rep. Rivera-Wagner is fighting to raise awareness and keep this program open. His efforts have been supported by people all across the political spectrum, keeping the GBCC open at least through August. 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: Nick Ramos, Amaad Rivera-Wagner

Trygve Olson sticks around into our second hour as Todd asks us What’s Worse: snakes or skunks? We take your calls and texts! At the bottom of the hour, Todd moves on to a topic he loves dearly: cryptocurrency. (That was sarcasm.) Remember Donald Trump’s “meme coin” that debuted this January? Well, according to NBC, a select 58 individuals have made tens of millions of dollars while 764,000 people have lost money. 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

It took a few tries, but we have finally reunited Pat Kreitlow of the conveniently-named morning drive time radio program Mornings with Pat Kreitlow and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project at our new time of 2-4 pm. Right off the bat, Pat shares some news from the Capitol building in Madison. A hearing had to be adjourned due to disruptive behavior from Democrats. Pat, Todd, and Trygve agree that some decorum should be maintained, but some of our texters disagree. In other Wisconsin news, according to WPR, the Adams County Board is attempting to overturn a legitimate election for their treasurer. 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, Trygve Olson

Our producer Aaron is back today, which lines up perfectly with the latest edition of What’s Worse: sweating or shivering? We also call Pat Kreitlow live on the air to ask about a scheduling issue, and hilarity ensues. At the bottom of the hour, Matt Raboin of Brix Cider and Corrine Hendrickson of Corrine’s Little Explorers join us to talk about the dire state of childcare in Wisconsin. Despite plentiful research demonstrating the incredible economic return when the government invests in childcare, states like ours are refusing to contribute any money. Tonight, Main Street Alliance is holding a Community Conversation about Child Care at Brix Cider in Mt. Horeb at 6 pm. (note: while normally closed on Tuesdays, Brix is indeed open tonight for this event.) 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, Corrine Hendrickson, Matt Raboin

Today, Todd kicks off the show by sharing some great local reporting from WEAU in Eau Claire on cryptocurrency scams. Some companies have set up kiosks to purchase cryptocurrency around the state for a huge 20-30% fee. Notably, these same currencies can be purchased without fees on the internet. Scammers have commandeered these kiosks to commit identity theft, and the Wood County Sheriff’s Department believes that the companies who run them are complicit. The department recommends that everybody stay away from these dangerous crypto kiosks. After a brief tangent on Todd’s newest lucky pants, he dives into a topic that’s about to become a lot more relevant for Americans: Real ID. Real ID is a federal identification program that is often denoted with a star on state IDs such as driver licenses. According to Axios, a Real ID-compliant identification will be required to fly domestically or enter many types of federal buildings starting tomorrow on May 7th. Some forms of ID, such as passports, are also sufficient. Todd talks us through the process of acquiring a Real ID if you don’t have one yet. Visit dlguides.wi.gov or your local DMV to learn more. 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!

Todd Allbaugh dives into Trump's wild idea of slapping a 100% tariff on foreign films, sparking a debate on domestic film production. Wisconsin's own cinematic history is highlighted, with a push from Governor Evers to revive the state's film office, a move originally championed by Tommy Thompson but later killed by Republicans. From the Blues Brothers' Milwaukee scenes to Johnny Depp's Madison shoot, Wisconsin's Hollywood connections shine. Meanwhile, a jaw-dropping Trump cryptocurrency deal with Abu Dhabi raises corruption alarms, potentially setting a new scandal record. Sam Davisson and listeners share laughs and insights, making for a lively show. 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!

Cinco de Mayo kicks off with Todd Allbaugh and Sam Davisson at the helm while Zommers is down with illness. The episode dives into Wisconsin's brewing political scene as Washington County's Josh Schoeman enters the 2026 governor's race. With Evers' future undecided, the GOP primary tensions rise. Meanwhile, Milwaukee Judge Dugan's arrest echoes a past Massachusetts case, spotlighting potential political motivations behind federal charges. Todd also shares a laughable Brewers game story, and reflects on Ron Johnson's apathy towards improving Wisconsin - be it on the farms or the schools of Milwaukee. 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: Jack Kelly

Todd Allbaugh dives into the challenges of balancing personal space versus being smothered, sparking a spirited debate among listeners. The episode takes a serious turn with discussions about the Trump administration's controversial policies: federal employees being tracked, Governor Evers' legal battle with ICE, and the shocking attempt to cut funding for PBS and NPR. Todd's commentary on Sesame Street underscores the importance of public broadcasting in education, while callers express their concerns about the GOP's overreach. Amidst the heavy topics, Todd finds solace in community spirit and a hopeful future led by the younger generation. 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!

Governor Tony Evers stands firm against the Trump administration's Tom Holman, who criticized Evers' guidance to state employees on handling ICE agents. Evers, labeled as 'courageous' by many, rebuffs Holman, asserting he follows the law. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Republican Rep. Callahan calls for Evers' arrest, echoing Trump's aggressive tactics. Todd, along with guest Trygve Olson of the Lincoln Project, dissect the implications on democracy, highlighting a global autocratic vs. democratic battle. Amidst this chaos, the episode questions if America is veering towards autocracy, urging listeners to defend democratic values. 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

Today, Culver’s is giving out scoops of custard for $1 donations to the FFA. Get out there and enjoy some custard while supporting a great cause! It’s the first day of May! To commemorate No Mow May, Todd asks us What’s Worse: a lawn with weeds or a lawn with no weeds? To some, this question seems obvious, but not everybody agrees. 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!

We begin today’s show with some breaking news from Washington, D.C. that’s very pertinent to Wisconsinites. The House Judiciary Committee met yesterday to sort out some budget concerns. One amendment on the table would have mandated adherence to the Constitution and forbid ICE from deporting US citizens. Per their own operational policies, it is already illegal for ICE to arrest or detain US citizens, but this does not appear to have stopped them in recent weeks. The amendment failed by one vote. Two of Wisconsin’s Republican congressmen voted against it, and one didn’t even bother to show up and vote. At the bottom of the hour, we pick up the torch from Matenaer On Air to talk about Fat Bird Week. We are joined by Lisa Gaumnitz, the SOS Save Our Songbirds Coordinator! You may have heard of Fat Bear Week, but they aren’t the only animals who bulk up for the Winter. You can head to wisconservation.org/fat-bird-week/ to vote for your favorite chubby birds over the next week! In addition to the fun competition, Fat Bird Week is all about educating Wisconsinites on how to contribute to bird conservation in their own backyards. Lisa provides some easy tips to take good care of the birds in your neighborhood. Are you interested in birding? You can observe and predict migration patterns at birdcast.info. You can also download the Merlin Bird ID app to identify birds with a quick picture or song recording. 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: Lisa Gaumnitz

After addressing the rest of today’s political news, Todd asks us What’s Worse: QR code menus or paperless tickets? We take your calls and texts on which of these “modern conveniences” is more annoying. At the bottom of the hour, film critic Tim Grierson returns to the show! As Senior U.S. Critic for Screen International, he brings us a great look at the current landscape of the film industry before diving into an important topic: his favorite Nicolas Cage movies. 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: Tim Grierson

Pat Kreitlow of the conveniently-named morning drive time radio program Mornings with Pat Kreitlow has made the migration with us to our new time of 2-4! We start off with a story from Fox News about our GDP, which is declining for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The economy is sliding so far that not even Fox News hosts can try to spin it in a positive manner. On the other hand, Trump himself can’t seem to stop lying and making excuses. 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: Pat Kreitlow

To kick off our second hour, we take more calls and texts on how the first 100 days of Trump’s second term have affected our listeners personally. As we reach peak brat grilling season, Todd asks us What’s Worse: sauerkraut or stinky cheese? At the bottom of the hour, Todd updates us on more news of the day. This morning, Amazon announced that they would show consumers price breakdowns to explain how tariffs are increasing the cost of goods. After pressure from the White House, they have already backed down on this policy. 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!

Now that Trump has had the wheel of the country for 100 days, polling from Fox News shows that Americans aren’t too happy with the results. From the economy to foreign policy, his numbers are underwater. Stephen Miller, Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff, went on Fox News to demand that they fire their pollsters, stating that they are “always wrong” about President Trump. This is simply false. Despite the extreme bias of the Fox News entertainment programs, their polling division has proven to be extraordinarily accurate. We take some calls this hour on how Trump’s first 100 days have affected Wisconsinites in their day-to-day lives. 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, Todd asks us What’s Worse: no clouds or a cloudy day? From sunburn to humidity to fishing conditions, there are a lot of reasons people might be miserable outside. After What’s Worse, Todd delves into what we can expect when Congress goes back into session on Monday. Some of the biggest concerns for Americans are proposed cuts to Social Security and Medicaid, and this is when the rubber hits the road. The tax cuts that MAGA Republicans want to implement can only be funded by cutting these vital programs, but many have pledged to their constituents that they will not do so. On Monday, we’ll find out where their loyalties truly lie. 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 brief update on some expected severe weather around the state this evening, we are joined by Civic Media Sports Reporter Mike Clemens! Mike was on the scene in Green Bay for the NFL draft last weekend, so he walks us through the biggest news of the event. In other sports news, the Milwaukee Bucks have confirmed that Damian Lillard is out with another injury after tearing his left Achilles tendon. This injury will likely prevent him from playing through most or all of next season. As we mentioned on the show previously, Bill Owens has resigned after 24 years as Executive Producer of 60 Minutes on CBS. At the end of yesterday’s show, Scott Pelley shared some refreshingly blunt and candid comments about how this situation occurred. After pressure from CBS’s parent company Paramount, Owens felt he had lost journalistic independence and resigned to maintain integrity. The reason for Paramount’s apparent interference is likely a potential merger of major media companies that the Trump administration would have to approve. Previously, CBS drew criticism from the president as he falsely claimed that 60 Minutes edited an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris in a misleading manner. Ultimately, President Trump’s attacks on news companies are eerily similar to actions taken by dictators like Nayib Bukele in other countries. 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