Shows
Wake Up Call with Dan TortoraNate Hackett on Aaron Rodgers, AFC Champ Game, Scott Shafer, Pop Culture, & MoreDan Tortora (DT) welcomes Nate Hackett, longtime college football & NFL coach, who's had experience as a position coach, Offensive Coordinator, & Head Coach, to "WakeUpCall" to speak on a plethora of topics...
Tune In as Nate shares his experiences & thoughts on working with NFL QB Aaron Rodgers (with the Green Bay Packers & New York Jets), running back & wide receiver notables that come to mind from his time coaching, coaching versus Tom Brady, the AFC Championship Game where he was the Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Coordinator facing the New England Patriots, what Scott Shafer has taught him & what Scott means...2025-07-1148 min
The Todd Allbaugh ShowA Tale Of Two Budgets with Dan Shafer (Hour 1)Today, two new budgets have officially passed. At about 1:30 this morning, Governor Evers signed our state budget into law with a series of line item vetoes. Similarly, President Trump’s budget reconciliation bill passed shortly before our show began today, with plans to sign it into law tomorrow. Todd begins with a focus on the federal budget and the dire consequences it will have for people all over the country.
At the bottom of the hour, Civic Media Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area Dan Shafer joins us to cover our new state budget. He sta...2025-07-0343 minThe Todd Allbaugh ShowDan Shafer’s WisDems Convention Takeaways (Hour 1)Today, we begin the show with another update on the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee’s plans to cut $87 million from the UW System budget. After Todd broke that news on Monday night and constituents called their representatives to complain, the item was removed from Tuesday’s agenda. The chaos continues, as today, the JFC cancelled their meeting in its entirety.
At the bottom of the hour, Civic Media Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area Dan Shafer joins us to break down the latest statewide news. He and Todd begin with more implications of this cancelled JFC m...2025-06-1943 min
Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystemSolarplate etching with Dan Welden In this episode of Platemark, Ann sits down with the legendary artist and printmaker Dan Welden. The artist is known for his pioneering work in solarplate etching, a revolutionary, chemical-free printmaking process. Welden recounts his experiences and collaborations with significant artists like Eric Fischl and Elaine and Willem de Kooning. He also delves into his personal creative struggles, preferences for classical music, and tales of his distinctive handmade house filled with artist tiles and unique craftsmanship. The episode is a compelling insight into Welden's artistic journey and contributions to the printmaking world. Show me the im...2025-06-171h 10The Todd Allbaugh ShowWisconsin Doesn’t Need Three-Term Tony – Dan Shafer (Hour 1)This Wednesday, we are joined by our typical midweek guests, Pat Kreitlow of Mornings with Pat Kreitlow and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project. They weigh in on one of the nation’s biggest stories: ICE deportations and protests. The Trump administration’s continued illegal and unethical mass deportations of innocent people are escalating to include children who are in compliance with ICE regulations.
At the bottom of the hour, Civic Media Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area Dan Shafer returns to drop a bombshell. In his latest article, Dan lays out why he believes that...2025-06-1143 min
The Recombobulation AreaOne-on-one with Ben WiklerDan Shafer sits down with the outgoing party chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Ben Wikler. Dan and Ben discuss the recent news that billionaire Elon Musk is stepping away from politics after the defeat in Wisconsin's April elections, the upcoming race to fill the role of DPW Chair, and more!
To learn more about this 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 network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media! Guest...2025-05-2247 minThe Recombobulation AreaImmigration implications and the ‘quiet war’ on education (Hour 2)Dan Shafer hosts the Civic Media Radio Hour! Dan is joined for the afternoon by guest co-host Angela Lang from BLOC. In hour number two, Dan and Angela speak with immigration attorney Kevin Layde. The three dive deep into the controversial Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, illustrating its implications for U.S. immigration policy and constitutional law.
In the final half hour of the show, Emily Tseffos joins Dan and Angela to highlight the GOP's 'quiet war' on public education in Wisconsin, critiquing inadequate funding and legislative neglect. On a lighter note to end the show, Dan and...2025-04-2244 minThe Recombobulation AreaA film premiere and the race for DPW Party Chair (Hour 1)Dan Shafer hosts the Civic Media Radio Hour! Dan is joined for the afternoon by guest co-host Angela Lang from BLOC. Dan and Angela welcome filmmakers Laura Dyan Kezman and William Howell to discuss their documentary "Cycle". The film is premiering at the Milwaukee Film Festival later this month, and delves into the tragic 2019 police shooting of 18-year-old Tyrese West in Racine, Wisconsin. The film explores systemic injustices and the historical cycle of racial violence, emphasizing the need for understanding and change.
In the second half hour, Joe Zepecki joins Dan and Angela to discuss his candidacy...2025-04-2244 minThe Todd Allbaugh ShowHappy Milwaukee Day with Dan Shafer (Hour 1)This morning, a crew of six women including Gayle King and Katy Perry made their way into space before safely touching back down. Todd watched live, and he gives us a recap.
Happy 414 Day! Dan Shafer, Founder of The Recombobulation Area and Civic Media’s Political Editor, joins us to celebrate Milwaukee. As part of 414 Day, paid subscriptions to The Recombobulation Area are 41.4% off, and there will be some giveaways to new subscribers. Head over to www.therecombobulationarea.news to learn more about how you can stay up-to-date on Wisconsin politics and support independent journalism.
At t...2025-04-1444 minThe Recombobulation Area“Pawn in a billionaire’s game”: A federal worker shares her storyThere’s been a whole lot happening in recent months as Donald Trump has returned to office as president, and Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has begun to take a wrecking ball to various federal agencies, making drastic cuts to the federal workforce.
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is helping tell the stories of real people directly impacted by these layoffs. Barnes sat down with Katia Wanish, who until recently was a wetlands engineer at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which is part of the USDA. She shared her story with Barnes in t...2025-03-1030 min
The Big Picture (Featured Interviews)WCPT 820 Interview: Dan ShaferEdwin is joined by Dan Shafer, Civic Media's political editor and founder of The Recombobulation Area. Shafer discussed recent town halls in Wisconsin where Republican representatives have faced strong opposition, particularly over issues like Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Donald Trump's pro-Putin stance on the war in Ukraine. He also highlighted the disruption caused by federal funding freezes and cuts, and emphasized the importance of the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race, which takes place April 1st. Catch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heart...2025-03-0327 minThe Todd Allbaugh ShowAdjusting To A New Political Reality with Dan Shafer (Hour 2)We kick off today’s second hour with some audio from Democrats Brian Schiff and Elizabeth Warren about why Elon Musk’s FBI raids and Treasury information breaches matter to the average American. Todd finds it difficult to believe that most Trump voters intended for Elon Musk to get their social security numbers, but Wisconsin’s own Robin Vos says, “hell yeah I voted for this and its [sic] better than I expected.”
At the bottom of the hour, Civic Media’s Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area Dan Shafer joins us to talk about last-minute N...2025-02-0644 min
The Chad Holmes ShowCivic Media Political Director and Recombobulation Zone founder/editor Dan Shafer. Daily History Lesson, Number for the Day quiz.We talk about the start of the new legislative session, the new members of the state Senate and Assembly, the upcoming budget battle and the State Supreme Court election with Civic Media Political Director Dan Shafer. Plus our Daily History Lesson and Ian takes the Number for the Day quiz!
The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show...2025-01-0745 minThe Recombobulation AreaShared Revenue (Hour 2) Dan Shafer hosts Phillip Roccco, the Editor for Marquette University and the author of "Prisoners of the State," in the Recombobulation Area. In their discussion, Phillip and Dan explore proposals designed to provide state counties with a slight increase in funding to sustain programs that are at risk of elimination, which would be financed through a moderate sales tax. Phillip also addresses the perception of state funding to local governments as a progressive compromise in the context of Act 12.
Dan further discusses the role of the Joint Finance Committee in developing a budget for shared revenue, highlighting...2025-01-0345 minThe Recombobulation AreaGrowing Pains (Hour 1)Dan Shafer returns to the Maggie Daun Show to address the financial requirements of Waukesha County and other regions. In recent developments, Mike Johnson has been reinstated as Speaker of the House. Furthermore, newly elected officials, such as Tammy Baldwin, have taken their oaths in the Senate.
Chris Drosner also participates in the discussion, focusing on the recent closures and consolidations within the beer and brewing sector. The conversation touches on the closure of City Lights and the subsequent seizure of production and distribution by its owners. Additionally, they explore whether individuals are opting for tap, seltzer...2025-01-0345 minThe Recombobulation AreaNew Approach! (Hour 2)Dan Shafer and Angela Lang will host a discussion with Jeff Mandell from LAW FORWARD on the complexities of ACT 10 and its repeal. Enacted in Wisconsin in 2011, ACT 10 severely limited public sector unions' collective bargaining rights, sparking protests and debates over workers' rights.
Jeff Mandell analyzes the distinctions between State Constitutions and Federal Constitutions, highlighting how State Constitutions often provide equal or greater support and protection.He states how Act 10 is Unfair and is not constitutional.
Dan and Angela later return to her article, emphasizing that the repeal of Act 10 represents a significant advancement for...2025-01-0245 minThe Recombobulation AreaWhere Do We Go From Here? (Hour 1)Dan Shafer steps into the role of guest host on the Maggie Daun Show, sparking an animated discussion with Angela Lang, a writer for the Recombobulation Area. They dive into her newly released article, pondering the question of what lies ahead.
As Dan and Angela reflect on their past New Year's Eve celebrations, the conversation takes an intriguing turn with a mention of Chuck Schumer's support for Bill Wikler, infusing their festive chat with a dose of political insight. They address issues such as voter apathy, core values, and the importance of informing voters with accurate information...2025-01-0245 min
Matenaer on AirThe Bucks Don’t Stop Here w/ Dan Shafer (Hour 2)Dan Shafer, founder of the Recombobulation Area, continues his day in the hot seat, now joined by Civic Media's own Luke Mathers. They start the hour discussing their thoughts on Dan's conversation from last hour before moving onto the Milwaukee Bucks fantastic turn around.
As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am...2024-12-2645 minMatenaer on AirInconsistencies w/ Dan Shafer (Hour 1)With Jane and Greg off for some extra time over the holiday, Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of the Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer, fills in.
He kicks of the show recapping his holiday before giving a brief overview of Alice Herman's article regarding major Trump donors with Wisconsin ties allegedly hiring illegal immigrants. In the second half of the hour, he is joined by Alice Herman herself to dive deeper into what she uncovered while writing the article.
As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't...2024-12-2645 minThe Todd Allbaugh ShowRecombobulating In Seattle with Dan Shafer (Hour 2)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, To...2024-12-1645 min
The Recombobulation AreaRational RecombobulationDan Shafer, Founder of the Recombobulation Area and Civic Media's Political Member, joins host Mark Becker to answer this:
What really happened in Wisconsin in the 2024 Presidential Election?
Besides discussing the closeness of the Presidential Election, Mark also asks Dan about the difference between the 3rd Congressional District and the 8th. What's next for Wisconsin in 2026? And how will Tony Evers do if he runs for re-election? Mark muses in the last segment about the CEO Assassin and his thoughts on the situation that is brewing.
Rational Revolution with Mark Becker is a...2024-12-1447 min
Driving It Home (Featured Interviews)WCPT 820 Interview: Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation AreaDan Shafer checks in with Patti and guest co-host Elizabeth Laidlaw. He is publisher of The Recombobulation Area, a weekly opinion column that focuses on Milwaukee and the Midwest. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-2218 minThe Chad Holmes ShowCivic Media Political Director Dan Shafer plus the Daily History Lesson.We are joined by Civic Media Political Director and the founder of the Recombobulation Area Dan Shafer. We discuss the central Wisconsin results of Election 2024 and more. Plus, we have a Daily History Lesson and give Ian his first Number of the Day quiz of the week!
The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of...2024-11-1845 min
The Recombobulation AreaPost-election recombobulating with Angela LangDonald Trump won Wisconsin and the presidency. Angela Lang and Dan Shafer try to make sense of what just happened. 2024-11-1338 minThe Todd Allbaugh ShowThe Recombobulation Begins with Dan Shafer (Hour 1)Happy Monday! Todd kicks off the week after the election with some self-reflection on his role in news and politics. We will not get anywhere if we don’t listen to each other and be intentional in our responses.Todd recommends watching last night’s CBS 60 Minutes program, in which reporter Scott Pelley interviewed a businesswoman in a swing state about why she voted for Trump.
Happy Veteran’s Day! We at The Todd Allbaugh Show would like to express a deep gratitude for all those who have served our country. Todd takes some time to cover the lat...2024-11-1145 minThe Todd Allbaugh ShowKeeping Tabs On Wisconsin Elections with Dan Shafer (Hour 2)After some talk about what it’s like to visit California, Dan Shafer joins us to talk politics! As Civic Media’s Political Editor and founder of The Recombobulation Area, he always has his ear to the ground in Wisconsin. His newest article, New Board, New Game, covers how our new maps are influencing our state’s elections coming up in November. You can use Dan Shafer’s Voter Guides to track every single race in Wisconsin. He and Todd talk through the most important candidates and races to watch this election season.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part...2024-09-2544 min
The Last Billionaires“Women Saving Democracy” with Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation AreaWisconsin’s first truly democratic election in over a decade has already begun. And if you want to know how November might look in the nation’s Tipping Point State, you’ve got to read Dan Shafer at The Recombobulation Area, which recently became a part of the Civic Media Network. Dan describes how the election of Janet Protasiewicz to the state’s Supreme Court last year has changed the board and the game. For the first time since the Great Recession, voters–and not the politicians who drew their districts–will decide control of the State Assem...2024-09-2424 minThe Recombobulation AreaMarquette pollster Charles Franklin on Kamala Harris’ lead in Wisconsin, and moreThe results from the latest Marquette University Law School Poll are in, and with less than 55 days to go, Kamala Harris has a four-point lead over Donald Trump. Plus: Tim Walz, Baldwin-Hovde, much more.
The Marquette University Law School Poll is the gold standard poll for elections and public policy in the state of Wisconsin, and the latest poll was released just yesterday.
You can find the full results here and the full breakdown at The Recombobulation Area here.
After every new poll in this election year, poll director Charles Franklin is joining...2024-09-1336 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Greta Neubauer thinks Democrats can flip the Wisconsin State AssemblyThe Recombobulation Area is a thirteen-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication founded by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.Here in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, there is a lot going on. Most of this is taking place inside the United Center, but there are other events happening all over town. Yesterday afternoon, I attended one of those events hosted by an organization called The Next 50, a group that focuses on the next generation of Democratic leaders, with a particular focus on those in state legislatures.2024-08-2226 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Discussing the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District with Anthony Chergosky of UW-La CrosseThe Recombobulation Area is a thirteen-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication founded by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.In less than a week in Wisconsin, voters will head to the polls for the August partisan primary. Statewide, voters will decide on a pair of proposed amendments to the state constitution. If you want to learn more about those, head over here and check out the latest from Marquette University professor Phil Rocco.But that’s not the only thing voters will be deciding on...2024-08-0835 minThe Recombobulation AreaThe RNC is coming to MilwaukeeDan Shafer, founder of The Recombobulation Area, was joined by award-winning contributors Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC), and Philip Rocco, political science professor at Marquette University to discuss the Republican National Convention as it is about to descend upon Milwaukee and answer questions from the audience live during the show. Guests: Philip Rocco, Angela Lang2024-07-111h 10
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Recombobulating with Tammy BaldwinThe Recombobulation Area is a thirteen-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication founded by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.If you missed it earlier this week, I had the opportunity to sit down for a 35-minute one-on-one interview with Sen. Tammy Baldwin. You can watch the video here. Or, you can watch it on YouTube. You can also read the column I wrote about the experience here. Interviews like this are made possible because of the support of subscribers like y...2024-06-1934 min
The Recombobulation AreaOne on one with Tammy BaldwinThe Recombobulation Area is a thirteen-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication founded by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin joined us at The Recombobulation Area. We sat down for a roughly 35-minute interview, discussing a range of topics. In case you missed it, I wrote a little bit about the interview here. During our interview, we talked about child care. We talked about PrideFest in Milwaukee, which she had just attended the day before, and talked about her work leading t...2024-06-1834 min
The Recombobulation AreaWTMJ At Night: Reckless driving, local elections, MPS referendumThe Recombobulation Area is a ten-time THIRTEEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written, edited and published by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.On Tuesday evening, I filled in as the guest host of WTMJ At Night (formerly WTMJ Nights) on 620 WTMJ. You can listen to the show here as a commercial-free podcast. I was joined by several terrific guests. Dr. Ben Weston, chief health policy advisor for Milwaukee County, joined to discuss the County's new reckless driving dashboard (which you can see here). 2024-03-1350 min
WTMJ NightsWTMJ At Night w/ Guest Host Dan Shafer!Join guest host Dan Shafer as he talks with experts about Milwaukee's new way to combat reckless driving, upcoming local elections, a referendum for Milwaukee Public Schools, and much more!2024-03-1350 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Marquette poll director Charles Franklin on Biden vs. Trump in WisconsinThe Recombobulation Area is a ten-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written, edited and published by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.The Marquette University Law School Poll is the gold standard of measuring public opinion in Wisconsin, so here at The Recombobulation Area, we take a close look at each new poll. See all of our previous breakdowns here. NEW THIS YEAR: After each new poll in 2024, we’re going to be sitting down with Charles Franklin, executive director of the (top ranked!) Marquette University Law...2024-02-0940 min
Outside the Box with Ben Cominos02/02/24| Interview Only- Dan Shafer- Recombobulation Area; Breaking Down The Map Consultant's DecisionDan Shafer joins me with his interpretation of the report handed down the SCOWIS consultants.2024-02-0224 min
The Recombobulation AreaOmar Shaikh isn't actually opposed to a 'Beer District' at American Family Field. But he's skeptical.The Recombobulation Area is a ten-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written, edited and published by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.A couple months ago, Omar Shaikh and I got in a bit of a disagreement on Twitter. Actually, let’s back up a bit first. In early December of last year, Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in the city until 2050. The bill, committing more than $500 million in public funds to the...2024-02-0133 min
The Recombobulation AreaWTMJ Nights: Milwaukee Museum Days, Iowa caucus results, Bucks at the midway pointThe Recombobulation Area is a ten-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written, edited and published by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.Last night, I was back in the host chair at the 620 WTMJ studios at 3rd Street Market Hall to host WTMJ Nights!You can listen to the full show here as a commercial free podcast. Guests for the show included:* Claire Koenig of VISIT Milwaukee, talking about the upcoming Milwaukee Museum Days (Jan. 18-28!), where you can get free or d...2024-01-171h 15
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Extended interview with Mayor Cavalier Johnson and County Executive David CrowleyThis was a monumental year for Milwaukee, and many of the big achievements we saw this year can be traced back to the leadership of Mayor Cavalier Johnson and County Executive David Crowley.The Recombobulation Area had the opportunity to sit down with these two dynamic leaders for an extended interview on the year that was, and so much more.You can listen to the full audio podcast here, or you can watch the full video interview here.Find our full coverage of this interview with Johnson and Crowley here at The Recombobulation...2023-12-2150 min
The Recombobulation AreaVIDEO: End-of-year interview with Mayor Cavalier Johnson and County Executive David CrowleyThis was a monumental year for Milwaukee, and many of the big achievements we saw this year can be traced back to the leadership of Mayor Cavalier Johnson and County Executive David Crowley.The Recombobulation Area had the opportunity to sit down with these two dynamic leaders for an extended interview on the year that was, and so much more.You can watch the interview right here on Substack, or head over here for our full coverage of this interview, where you can watch on YouTube, listen as a podcast, and read several stories featuring...2023-12-2150 min
The Recombobulation AreaLISTEN: WTMJ Nights with Evan Goyke, Dora Drake and Jeramey JanneneThe Recombobulation Area is a ten-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written, edited and published by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.In case you missed it, Dan Shafer guest hosted WTMJ Nights on 620 WTMJ on Friday evening.We had a terrific group of guests who joined the show. They were:* Evan Goyke, state representative from Milwaukee who is now running for the office of Milwaukee City Attorney, on his campaign and on his 10+ years in the State Assembly* Dora Drake, state r...2023-12-161h 14
The Recombobulation AreaLISTEN: Dan Shafer guest hosts WTMJ NightsThe Recombobulation Area is a ten-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written, edited and published by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.In case you missed it, we hosted WTMJ Nights last night on Newsradio 620 WTMJ!It was a three-hour show, and we were joined by regular Recombobulation Area contributors Angela Lang (in studio!) and Phil Rocco to discuss their latest columns, and then we were joined by Justin Garcia of the Bucks Radio Network to talk about our beloved Milwaukee Bucks with just one week t...2023-10-201h 39
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: State Sen. Kelda Roys on child care funding in WisconsinThe Recombobulation Area is a ten-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written, edited and published by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.The issue of Child Care funding is a major one in Wisconsin, and this year, it has taken on an especially partisan tone in Madison. Earlier this year, Republican legislators blocked a proposal to continue funding a program called Child Care Counts, in a 2:30 a.m. vote of the state’s budget writing committee. Child Care Counts is a program that has helped stabilize the...2023-10-1321 min
Town CallMost Wisconsin Headlines With Dan ShaferDan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area joins us in Luke’s absence to share some great Wisconsin headlines from the last week.Guest: Dan Shafer2023-09-2237 min
Into The Winklerverse09.21.23 - Dan Shafer Recombobulates on the Brewers stadium financing situation, Lighting up the Carl's Place Voicemail LineSome quick Packers notes and voicemails before we talk Brewers stadium financing with Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area. Then a few more voicemails as you guys have a lot to complain about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Big Picture (Featured Interviews)WCPT Interview: Dan ShaferEisendrath interviews columnist Dan Shafer on "The Big Picture."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-2029 min
La Crosse Talk PM WIZMRecombobulating Wisconsin state politics with Dan ShaferDan Shafer joins to talk about Wisconsin politics. Shafer, an independent journalist, runs the site The Recombobulation Area — a name with a pretty funny backstory he tells. On the show, we dive into the shared revenue plan, as well as Republicans cutting childcare funding from the state budget, the backlash from that and potential repercussions. We also discussed the state Legislature and governor fight over who can be responsible for giving money for Milwaukee Brewers stadium renovations. Also threw Shafer an idea for that plan he hadn't heard before. But, we began the show talking a bit about a to...2023-06-2238 min
The Recombobulation Area"Bird on a Wire" Episode Ten: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on local government, sales tax negotiations and his path to public serviceThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.For Episode Ten of “Bird on a Wire”, Lu Ann and I were joined by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. We talked about the county executive’s path to a career in public service after facing certain challenges growing up in Milwaukee. We also spent a lot of time talking about shared revenue and local taxes as the bill reshaping the system and allowing Milwauk...2023-05-2653 min
The Recombobulation AreaAUDIO: County Executive David Crowley breaks down the Milwaukee sales tax and referendum debate, favors 'enabling legislation'The Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.The “Bird on a Wire” podcast series has featured conversations on hope, civility and action, hosted by LuAnn Bird. For Episode Ten of the series, LuAnn and I sat down with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.The full episode will be available shortly, but we’re sharing this six-minute clip from the conversation as part of The Recombobulation Area’s ongoing coverage of the shared re...2023-05-2506 min
The Recombobulation Area"Bird on a Wire" Episode Nine: Going upstream to find solutions on children's mental healthThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.For Episode Nine of the “Bird on a Wire” podcast series, Lu Ann Bird is Nicole Otto. Nicole is a mental health counselor who works with children. In this episode, LuAnn and Nicole talked about some of the difficult realities young people face when it comes to challenges with mental health. There’s a great quote that they reference that’s actually come up more than...2023-05-2349 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Breaking down Wisconsin's big shared revenue reform billThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.One of the most important pieces of legislation impacting Milwaukee and Wisconsin is currently working its way through the Capitol in Madison. That is the bill on shared revenue and the relationship between state government and local government in Wisconsin. The bill introduced by Assembly Republicans is big and messy and complicated and approaches change to the state’s broken shared revenue system very differently than wha...2023-05-1249 min
The Recombobulation Area"Bird on a Wire" Episode Eight: Organizing and making change in southwestern Milwaukee CountyThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.For Episode Eight of the “Bird on a Wire” podcast series, Lu Ann Bird is joined by Tom Spehert and Chris Baumgart. In this episode, LuAnn talks with Tom and Chris about organizing and making change in southwestern Milwaukee County. They also talked about the work LuAnn and Chris are doing to address accessibility concerns at the Hales Corners Library. If you missed...2023-05-0846 min
The Recombobulation AreaWTMJ Nights: Budenholzer, Child Care Counts, Stadium Freeway, Shared RevenueThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.Last night on 620 WTMJ, I guest hosted WTMJ Nights! We started the show talking about the Bucks firing head coach Mike Budenholzer — news that happened less than an hour before the show started!Then, Tricia Peterson and Renae Henning of Wisconsin Early Childhood Action Needed (WECAN) joined to talk about the Child Care Counts program and why it’s so important that fundi...2023-05-051h 11
The Recombobulation Area"Bird on a Wire" Episode Seven with The PerSisters: 'Hope means there's work to do'The Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winningweekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.For Episode Seven of the “Bird on a Wire” podcast series, Lu Ann Bird is joined by The PerSisters. The Persisters is a group of women that got involved in political action following the 2016 election and the Women’s March. They started the PerSisters with a few women in Wauwatosa and the group has now grown to a community of hundreds. Now, they meet every Friday and celebra...2023-04-2851 min
The Recombobulation Area"Bird on a Wire" Episode Six: Talking with the Grandma BrigadeThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winningweekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.For Episode Six of the “Bird on a Wire” podcast series, Lu Ann Bird is joined by the “Grandma brigade.” That would be JoAnn Stasiewicz and Jean Parulski.Jean and Joann were the first people that LuAnn called when she decided to run for State Assembly last year, and they have been getting together to talk about politics and taking action for years. In this podcast...2023-04-2145 min
The Big Picture with Edwin EisendrathLISTEN: My conversation with political journalist Dan Shafer about how Democrats beat MAGA extremism in Wisconsin & what the victory means for all of us.Dan Shafer, Wisconsin Political ColumnistHere’s a link to Dan’s substack. Sign up to stay on top of everything Wisconsin politics.Thank you for reading It's the democracy, stupid. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit edwineisendrath.substack.com2023-04-1832 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: 'Fall of Wisconsin' author Dan Kaufman on the end of an era in Wisconsin politicsThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winningweekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.The race for Wisconsin Supreme Court happened a couple weeks ago now, but since it was such a big deal for the future of politics in this state, there’s a whole lot for us to still be talking about. As we said over and over again in the months prior to this election, you cannot overstate the importance of this race. The ramifications for the...2023-04-1837 min
The Recombobulation Area"Bird on a Wire" Episode Five: Challenging our fatalistic attitude on gun reforms, with Dr. Katheryn Hope WilkinsonThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winningweekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.For Episode Five of the “Bird on a Wire” podcast series, Lu Ann Bird is joined by Dr. Katheryn Hope Wilkinson. Dr. Wilkinson is a resident of the district where LuAnn ran for Assembly, and they met while LuAnn was campaigning and knocking on doors. Wilkinson is a doctor and a surgeon who has treated victims of gun violence, and that has inspired her to get in...2023-04-1440 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: "Bird on a Wire" Episode Four, with Sarah GodlewskiThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winningweekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.For Episode Four of the “Bird on a Wire” podcast series, Lu Ann Bird is joined by Sarah Godlewski. You might know Sarah from her time serving as the State Treasurer, her run for U.S. Senate, or her work helping elect women in the Wisconsin state legislature. One of those women that Godlewski supported was indeed LuAnn Bird. So, these two had a lot to talk about...2023-03-3130 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: A conversation with Jodi Habush Sinykin, Democratic candidate in the 8th Senate DistrictThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winningweekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.We are just days away from the Spring Election in Wisconsin. And while the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court will be on the ballot statewide, there are a whole lot of other races happening in communities all over the state.One of those is the special election in the 8th Senate District. This district includes parts of Ozaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Milwaukee counties. Th...2023-03-3136 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: "Bird on a Wire" Episode Three, with Christopher PorterfieldThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winningweekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.For Episode Three of the “Bird on a Wire” podcast series, Lu Ann Bird is joined by Christopher Porterfield. Porterfield is the lead singer and songwriter from the acclaimed band Field Report (yes, he also provided the theme music for this podcast series). He got involved in LuAnn’s State Assembly campaign last year in a variety of ways, perhaps most notably by helping create the “Bi...2023-03-2950 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: "Bird on a Wire" Episode Two with Evan GoykeThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time TEN-TIME Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here."Bird on a Wire" is a podcast series featuring conversations about hope, civility and action. LuAnn Bird has had a career in civic action and making change, from serving on school boards to working with the League of Women Voters to running for Wisconsin State Assembly, and this podcast series aims to continue many of the conversations that began during her remarkable and unconventional 2022 campaign.2023-03-1439 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: "Bird on a Wire" Episode One with Dan ShaferThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here."Bird on a Wire" is a podcast series featuring conversations about hope, civility and action. LuAnn Bird has had a career in civic action and making change, from serving on school boards to working with the League of Women Voters to running for Wisconsin State Assembly, and this podcast series aims to continue many of the conversations that began during her remarkable and unconventional 2022 campaign.I...2023-03-0942 min
Bird on a WireDan ShaferBird on a Wire is a brand new podcast series featuring conversations on hope, civility and action with LuAnn Bird. Guest: Dan Shafer2023-03-0942 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Charles Franklin on the race for Wisconsin Supreme CourtThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.The Spring Election in Wisconsin is now less than one month away. And on the ballot statewide in that April 4 election is the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, where Janet Protasiewicz and Daniel Kelly are competing to be elected to a 10-year term. That election will determine the ideological balance of the state Supreme Court, with conservative justice Patience Roggensack retiring, leaving an open seat.I...2023-03-0633 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Inside the anti-trans panic and culture war chaos in small town WisconsinThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.Reporter Mario Koran of Wisconsin Watch has exhaustively detailed the fallout of a controversial Title IX investigation at Kiel Middle School. His reporting revealed that the narrative being pushed to conservative media was not the full story, uncovering a misinformation campaign that sparked a firestorm that led to bomb threats, death threats, closures and chaos in a small Wisconsin town. He joined The Recombobulation Area t...2023-02-0333 minOutside the Box with Ben Cominos11/07/22| Recombobulation Area Writer And Publisher Dan Shafer Breaks Down The PollsMy chat with Dan Shafer2022-11-0726 min
Our Wisconsin Revolution PodcastEpisode 30 - Election Forecast w/ Dan ShaferAnders, Eric, and Will interview award winning journalist Dan Shafer, who writes on Substack at the Recombobulation Area! They discuss the election coming on November 8th including the Senate Race, and keeping the GOP from forming a veto-proof majority. Anders, Eric, and Will also discuss aid to Ukraine and the Congressional Progressive's response.2022-10-261h 12
Dueling TangentsDan Shafer shares a tangentDan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins Luke and Bryan to discuss the gaping chasm that is polling data in Wisconsin. Are they accurate? Or are we missing something?Guest: Dan Shafer2022-10-1900 min
The Recombobulation AreaConnect MKE: Elections at the Wisconsin State Legislature and rising ridership at MCTSThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.For the last couple weeks, I have had the opportunity to be the guest host for “Connect MKE,” the local news program at CW18 and My24 Milwaukee.If you missed the episodes live, you can check out the interviews here at The Recombobulation Area in podcast form. You can also watch the full episode linked below on YouTube.This week’s episode featured a segme...2022-09-1923 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: The end of free school meals and looking ahead to Milwaukee's 2023 budget on Connect MKEThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.This week, I had the opportunity to be the guest host for Connect MKE, the local news program at CW18 and My24 Milwaukee. The episodes aired on Sept. 10 and 11, but if you missed them, you can check out the interviews here at The Recombobulation Area in podcast form. You can also watch the full episode linked below on YouTube.This week’s episode fea...2022-09-1229 minDueling TangentsPost-Primary breakdown with Dan ShaferDan Shafer, newly minted NYT opinion celebrity, joins Luke to discuss the Wisconsin Primary, and some interesting tidbits today!Guest: Dan Shafer2022-08-1044 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: A Conversation with Cavalier JohnsonThe Recombobulation Area is a six-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning weekly opinion column and online publication written and published by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.Thanks to everyone who joined The Recombobulation Area at Boone & Crockett for our event: “A Conversation with Cavalier Johnson”! It was a terrific event and we appreciate all of your support.For those of you who subscribe and were unable to attend, you can listen to the full conversation here, in podcast form. Topics discussed include: the city of Milwaukee’s relationship with the sta...2022-06-1041 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Breaking Down Milwaukee's Mayoral Primary Election ResultsThe Recombobulation Area is a weekly opinion column by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.The city of Milwaukee just held its first open mayoral primary since 2004. The results are in, and the two candidates receiving the most votes are Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson with about 42% of the vote and former alderman Bob Donovan with about 22% of the vote. They will go head-to-head for the April 5 general election.Joining us to recombobulate after the election and talk about all of this is Jeramey Jannene from Urban Milwaukee. We talked a...2022-02-1633 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Interview with State Senator Lena TaylorThe Recombobulation Area is a weekly opinion column by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.The City of Milwaukee is going to have an election for mayor. On February 15, we'll have a primary that could prove to be the most competitive mayoral primary in a generation. Here at The Recombobulation Area, we’re going to be covering that election and getting into the issues. As part of that coverage, we are interviewing the candidates. Paid subscribers will be able to listen to full audio of those interviews and read a full tran...2022-02-0352 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Interview with Mayoral Candidate Ieshuh GriffinThe Recombobulation Area is a weekly opinion column by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.The City of Milwaukee is going to have an election for mayor. On February 15, we'll have a primary that could prove to be the most competitive mayoral primary in a generation. Here at The Recombobulation Area, we’re going to be covering that election and getting into the issues. As part of that coverage, we are interviewing the candidates. Paid subscribers will be able to listen to full audio of those interviews and read a full tran...2022-02-0223 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Interview with Mayoral Candidate Michael SampsonThe Recombobulation Area is a weekly opinion column by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.The City of Milwaukee is going to have an election for mayor. On February 15, we'll have a primary that could prove to be the most competitive mayoral primary in a generation. Here at The Recombobulation Area, we’re going to be covering that election and getting into the issues. As part of that coverage, we are interviewing the candidates. Paid subscribers will be able to listen to full audio of those interviews and read a full tran...2022-02-0221 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Interview with Alderwoman Marina DimitrijevicThe Recombobulation Area is a weekly opinion column by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.The City of Milwaukee is going to have an election for mayor. On February 15, we'll have a primary that could prove to be the most competitive mayoral primary in a generation. Here at The Recombobulation Area, we’re going to be covering that election and getting into the issues. As part of that coverage, we are interviewing the candidates. Paid subscribers will be able to listen to full audio of those interviews and read a full tran...2022-02-0131 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Interview with Acting Mayor Cavalier JohnsonThe Recombobulation Area is a weekly opinion column by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.The City of Milwaukee is going to have an election for mayor. On February 15, we'll have a primary that could prove to be the most competitive mayoral primary in a generation. Here at The Recombobulation Area, we’re going to be covering that election and getting into the issues. As part of that coverage, we are interviewing the candidates. Paid subscribers will be able to listen to full audio of those interviews and read a full tran...2022-02-0138 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: The Race for Mayor in MilwaukeeThe Recombobulation Area is an award-winning weekly opinion column written by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.It’s official: Milwaukee is going to have an election for mayor. In less than two months, we’ll have a primary, and on April 5, we will be electing a new mayor. Tom Barrett, the city’s mayor of more than 17 years, was unceremoniously confirmed as the Ambassador to Luxembourg on the evening of Dec. 16. Cavalier Johnson became the Acting Mayor on Dec. 22.Since then, we’ve seen new policies and proposals from some of...2021-12-2800 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Should I-94 Be Expanded?The Recombobulation Area is an award-winning weekly opinion column by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.“Should I-94 Be Expanded?”That was the question posed at the afternoon panel discussion at the Urban Spaceship Conference at Nō Studios in Milwaukee, on Tuesday, Nov. 9.The larger event, a day-long national urbanism conference curated by NAIOP Wisconsin and NEWaukee, featured a variety of speakers and panel discussions exploring “the intersection of people and place,” doing a “deep dive on top trends, and future ideas in urbanism.”Being the big topic that it is...2021-11-1000 min
The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: What's Next For Redistricting in Wisconsin?The Recombobulation Area is an award-winning weekly opinion column by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.One of the biggest stories in Wisconsin right now is the battle over redistricting. Maps that will be in place for the next decade are now being discussed and debated in the Wisconsin state legislature. In my most recent column, I wrote about the new maps being proposed by state Republicans, which takes one of the worst gerrymanders in the country and pushes it even further to the extreme. Those maps were the topic of disc...2021-11-0400 minWake Up Call with Dan TortoraDan Tortora brings Wolfgang Shafer onto the airwaves to speak on football, family, relationships, & more on his Journey to attain his DreamsStay close to "WakeUpCall" on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram!
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The Recombobulation AreaPODCAST: Jeff Roman, Director of the Milwaukee County Office on African American AffairsThe Recombobulation Area is a weekly opinion column by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.Disclaimer for listeners: There are some keyboard sounds in the early part of this podcast that might be distracting. Honestly, I just made the silly mistake of putting my recorder too close to the keyboard. The sounds don’t last the whole episode (I figured it out soon enough), so if you get annoyed, just hit that 30-second skip button a few times. Apologies for the error.The Milwaukee County Office on African American Aff...2020-12-1139 min
Chicago Writers PodcastAdam Shafer, Author, and Emily Victorson, Publisher, on Small Presses, Historical Fiction, Finding a Home for Your ManuscriptIn this episode we talk with Adam Shafer, author, and Emily Victorson, editor and publisher, about small presses, historical fiction, finding a home for your manuscript, and Allium Press rescuing Chicago from Capone. Adam Shafer can be found at https://www.adamjshafer.com/ and Alium Press can be found at https://alliumpress.com/ as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter as alliumpress. Follow the Chicago Writers Podcast on Twitter @ChiWriPodcast2020-10-2530 min
Deer Diaries: A Milwaukee Bucks PodcastEpisode 68: The Bucks Historic Strike with Guest Dan ShaferIn today's episode, Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area joins Kyle and Adam to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks historic strike last week in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha. Dan breaks down the implications of Milwaukee's players specifically calling for action from the Wisconsin State Legislature and breaks down the impending special session that Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez have commented on recently.
Plus, we all break down the Milwaukee Bucks advancing to round two and how they may match up with the Miami Heat.
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...2020-08-3153 minDeer Diaries: A Milwaukee Bucks PodcastEpisode 68: The Bucks Historic Strike with Guest Dan ShaferIn today's episode, Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area joins Kyle and Adam to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks historic strike last week in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha. Dan breaks down the implications of Milwaukee's players specifically calling for action from the Wisconsin State Legislature and breaks down the impending special session that Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez have commented on recently.
Plus, we all break down the Milwaukee Bucks advancing to round two and how they may match up with the Miami Heat.
You can subscribe to The Recombobulation Area at https://recombobulationarea.substack.com/
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The HuntcastThe Huntcast Episode 75 - Dan Drake w/ Scent CrusherSend us a textHold on a minute... this episode has a 30 minute intro with a few heated debates before we get into all the Scent Crusher Gear with Dan Drake!2020-08-291h 21
Tone MadisonConduit: Dan Shafer on recombobulating Midwestern mediaDan Shafer's newsletter The Recombobulation Area has been providing an essential voice in Wisconsin politics over the past year, putting the state's problems into a regional context and publishing informative but fiercely opinionated pieces about stories including Wisconsin's April 7 election. In between his longer weekly posts, Shafer offers frequent analysis and commentary on Twitter. His work is reader-supported and it's well worth signing up as a subscriber.Shafer's latest piece finds cause for optimism in the sacrifices people across Wisconsin are making to keep each other safe. He's still been a bit shocked by the way Wisconsin's...2020-04-2700 min
The Recombobulation AreaPodcast Q&A: Milwaukee County Executive Candidate David CrowleyThe Recombobulation Area is a weekly column by veteran Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. Learn more about it here.David Crowley is a state representative from Milwaukee, representing the Assembly District 17, which includes several neighborhoods in the city of Milwaukee’s west and northwest side, such as Uptown, Enderis Park and Capitol Heights.Chris Abele’s unexpected decision to step down from his role leading the state’s largest county has upended the spring election, making the Milwaukee County Executive campaign the race to watch in local politics. The Feb. 18 primary is just around the corner, and the...2020-02-0921 min
The Life Box Media Channel Radio PodcastWe Interview Music Artist Dan Shafer Of The Voice About His Dec 7, 2019 Franklin Tennessee ConcertWe Had The Pleasure Of Interviewing Music Recording Artist Dan Shafer Who You Will Remember From The Voice Team Blake Shelton About His Unplugged December 7, 2019 Concert At The Mockingbird Theater In Franklin Tennessee Get Tickets Now Before They Are Sold Out Thank You For Taking The Time2019-11-2228 minWake Up Call with Dan TortoraDan Tortora with Syracuse Orange LS alum Sam Rodgers on the team, Marrone, Shafer, running for NY Senate, & Helping our CNY CommunityStay close to "WakeUpCall" on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram!
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The Life Box Media Channel Radio PodcastA Great Interview With Music Recording Artist Dan ShaferWe Had The Pleasure Of Interviewing Music Recording Artist Dan Shafer From The Hit Television Show The Voice Season 11 Team Blake Shelton2019-10-0134 minWake Up Call with Dan TortoraDan Tortora with Syracuse Orange alum Julian Whigham speaking on DeVito, Dungey, Shafer, Marrone, the 2019 Season, Jalen Ramsey, & MoreStay close to "WakeUpCall" on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram!
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The HuntcastThe Huntcast Episode 48 - Dan Drake of Scent CrusherSend us a textThis is a good one! We chat with Dan Drake, owner of Scent Crusher and talk all about scent elimination featuring ozone technology. This is something all hunters need to be aware of and take seriously. The guys at Scent Crusher have knocked it out of the park and you can here all about it here!2019-09-141h 14
On The RecordEpisode 107 - New shit with Dan ShaferThere's no shortage of new shit headed Milwaukee's way. It seems as if a new multi-use apartment complex is announced every month, and just as many craft breweries are popping up as well. The populace is embroiled in heated debates about the forthcoming streetcar, public art projects, and the partially completed Bucks arena—at least when we aren't pondering whether the city's East Side is dying or merely changing. Meanwhile, local dining and music have never been better, yet the city is still dealing with rampant segregation and is struggling to retain young residents. With Milwaukee trying to preserve it...2017-08-291h 15