The Todd Allbaugh Show

Today, we are excited to welcome our friend and ongoing contributor Kira Sabin back to the show! As a positive psychology coach, she kicks off a three-part series for Mental Health Awareness Month. The world is a crazy place right now, and humans aren’t wired to handle constant catastrophe. Today, Kira focuses on the concept of control. Whether it’s the weather, other people in our lives, or the state of the entire world, there are a lot of things that we simply cannot control. Accepting this fact and diverting energy to the things within our control is a much healthier use of our time. Listen in to hear more about the four things that only WE can control in our own lives: physical health, emotional health, passion, and self-worth. Check out Kira’s work at thrivewithkira.com! The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guest: Kira Sabin

This last weekend, a tragic fire in an outdated Milwaukee apartment building killed five people and injured or displaced several others. As the weather warms up, many people will be exercising more to try and lose weight. Todd asks us What’s Worse: pointing out weight loss or not pointing out weight loss? Some people are sensitive about these issues, but others want to show it off. At the bottom of the hour, Jack Kelly of Wisconsin Watch returns to the show to share some of the biggest news from their weekly newsletter, Forward. As Sen. Kelda Roys spoke about earlier, the Joint Finance Committee’s budget negotiations take top billing in state news. Jack walks us through the basics of the budget process and many of the key debates, including the future of childcare funding. 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: Jack Kelly

On the day after Mothers’ Day, Todd reminds us that it’s important to spend some time face-to-face with the people we care about. As ABC broke over the weekend, Qatar is giving the Trump administration a brand-new “palace in the sky” airplane to serve as Air Force One. After Trump’s term as President ends, the aircraft would be set aside for his personal use. This gift appears to clearly violate the constitutional rules on accepting what could be considered bribes. In addition to corruption, using a foreign-built plane for the President opens our nation up to incredible security risks. At the bottom of the hour, State Senator Kelda Roys joins us in-studio to talk about our state budget and why it matters to all Wisconsinites. GOP representatives in our state, such as State Senator Howard Marklein, appear to be refusing to advocate for their constituents as they face massive cuts to Medicaid and Medicare. When asked about budget cuts like these, Sen. Marklein either feigns ignorance or claims he has no power to help people despite his position as Co-Chair of the Joint Finance Committee. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show! Guest: Kelda Roys

From Friday's show: Sick Flips And Raccoons Smoking Meth (Hour 2) 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. From Thursday's show: Banding Together For Conservation In Green Bay (Hour 1) 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: Amaad Rivera-Wagner, Honor Hicks, Jake Aminia

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