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Dueling TangentsTangents With ToddOnce again, Todd Allbaugh fills in for Bryan, and he and Luke have a great time.Guest: Todd Allbaugh
2023-05-2544 minDueling TangentsFire when readyLuke, Bryan and Wil react to the headlines of the day, did you hear its “Firing Monday!”Guest: William Walter
2023-04-2444 minDueling TangentsWeekly Best of Dueling Tangents for Apr 22William Walter, Luke and Bryan duel for the affections of their audience by offering their informative takes on the logjam that is Wisconsin politics.
2023-04-2344 minDueling TangentsLuke and the Bryan 2: Democracy KillsIn a world – where the fate of our democracy rests on 4 shoulders – Luke and the Bryan are *dying* to save our state. Coming April 21, 2023. Rated PG
2023-04-2144 minDueling TangentsTangents in triplicateThe gang’s all here! William, Luke and Bryan duel to the proverbial tangential death in this happy-on-a-Wednesday edition of Dueling Tangents.
2023-04-1944 minDueling TangentsOff the railsLuke & Bryan back at it on a Tuesday! Plus Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins the fray a… decidedly indecisive GOP legislature here in Wisconsin.Guest: Dan Shafer
2023-04-1844 minDueling TangentsWon but not doneLuke and Bryan plant their feet on the ground, for the work is not yet finished.
2023-04-0644 minDueling TangentsPost-Tuesday Election Triage-in-TriplicateIf two’s a good time, than three’s a party on today’s celebratory hour of Dueling Tangents. Join Luke, Bryan and William Walter in feelin’ good on a wednesday, yah yah!Guest: William Walter
2023-04-0544 minDueling TangentsNo top 10’s, just the deep cutsIt’s Friday! Anything happen in the last 24 hours? Well, we know that Dan Kelly has been hiding from the press in Milwaukee, some blatant electioneering is going on in Wisconsin, and Matt Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign stops by at 2:30!Guest: Matt Rothschild
2023-03-3144 minDueling TangentsTaking it out on the libsLuke and Evan talk about the motivation behind eliminating public healthcare and other regressive conservative malfeasance – Owning the libs. Luke takes your calls too!
2023-03-3044 minDueling TangentsWill Does His HomeworkThis Wednesday, William Walter joins Luke to discuss the State Supreme Court debate from yesterday. Dan Kelly, if you’re listening, know that acting condescending doesn’t actually make you smarter than your opponent.
2023-03-2244 minDueling TangentsClean water for me, not for theeLuke and Evan expose injustices, the obvious ones literally everyone can see. At least we talk about it.Guest: Evan Preston
2023-02-2744 minDueling TangentsReunited back together at home for nowNormally separated to protect humanity from their awesome power, Luke and Bryan fist bump to combine their Rings of Liberty, to harness the power of… TANGENTS. Prepare your butts.
2023-02-2344 minDueling TangentsDeities break contracts all the timeLuke and William Walter won’t hold it against them, for they have a plethora of tangents to run through.Guest: William Walter
2023-02-2244 minDueling TangentsGET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAMELuke and Evan do our part to get your head in the game for the evening’s primary races across the state.Guest: Corrine Hendrickson
2023-02-2144 minDueling TangentsCan’t ignore, too importantLuke and Todd start the week of RIGHT – with a slew of headlines that, believe us, we wish we didn’t have to discuss. But they’re too damn important.Guest: Todd Allbaugh
2023-02-2044 minDueling TangentsInfrastructural HavocLuke and Will touch on the happenings of this week, including the ongoing catastrophe in Palestine, USA.
2023-02-1644 minDueling TangentsCongratulations, you won a new boat!Same old, same old or status-quo? You decide! Luke is also joined by Becky Cooper, a member of the Main Street Alliance leadership team to discuss the hard work being done to catalyze the growth of businesses in our communities.Guest: Becky Cooper
2023-02-1544 minDueling TangentsShafer-ing at the bitLuke is joined by Colin Murray, Executive Director if Dane Buy Local to discuss the beans, and Dan Shafer swings by to provide your weekly dose of Recombobulation.Guests: Dan Shafer, Colin Murray
2023-02-1444 minDueling TangentsLuke and the ToddLuke is joined by Todd Allbaugh to run through headlines, tangents, a cynical GOP legislature and more!Guest: Todd Allbaugh
2023-02-1344 minDueling TangentsBat signals and sausagesLuke opines on the age-old philosophy surrounding, what else, but the truly superior sausage.Guest: Matt Rothschild
2023-02-1044 minDueling TangentsThe Honor and the WillLuke and William take their best shot, as honorable men, at our pathetic excuse for a legislature.Guest: William Walter
2023-02-0944 minDueling TangentsThe Will to carry onLuke and Will do that thing they do when it’s 40* in February – praise will.
2023-02-0844 minDueling TangentsSubscribe for doom, but the good kindLuke is joined by Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area to discuss the GOP’s modern take on ‘starving the beast’ where it hurts most – aspiring business owners.Guest: Dan Shafer
2023-02-0744 minDueling TangentsI’m the trashmanLuke and Bryan are here to take off their sunglasses and say ‘we’re takin’ out the trash’.
2023-02-0644 minDueling TangentsWill they/won’t theyWilliam Walter stops by for a Wednesday edition of Dueling Tangents, while Bryan is off making something so awesome we cannot wait to tell you about! Supreme Court candidate forums, lawsuits and so much more!Guest: William Walter
2023-02-0144 minDueling TangentsHoist the main salesLuke flies the tangent ship solo today, until Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins at 2:30pm!
2023-01-3144 min2023-01-3044 minDueling TangentsBread and Water? I choose bread.Luke and Bryan do their best to sway our lovely listeners to do the right thing.
2023-01-2644 minDueling TangentsThe morning afterLuke and Bryan break down Governor Ever’s State of the State address from the night before and more!
2023-01-2544 minDueling TangentsWilling and Able 2: Electric BoogalooWilliam Walter joins Luke for the clout, the luls, and universal praise. Also the heart of democracy itself.Guest: William Walter
2023-01-2444 min2023-01-2344 minDueling TangentsWilling and AbleWilliam Walter joins Luke before we all break for the weekend! Robin Vos shares a scenario that isn’t happening in Wisconsin, the Supreme Court wraps up its review into the Dobbs leak, and more!Guest: William Walter
2023-01-2044 minDueling TangentsPaul Rudd, climate change, Ivermectin – oh my!!Luke and Bryan dig into the deets, from forcing medical professionals to provide unproven, possibly dangerous interventions to Slappin’ da Bayeesa. And so much more.
2023-01-1944 minDueling TangentsGetting Recombed all in the BobulationLuke is joined by Dan Schafer of the Recombobulation Area to get the weekly update we need AND deserve.
2023-01-1844 minDueling TangentsWhere there’s a Will, there’s a wayWilliam Walter comes down to take credit for the warm streak we’ve received, and Luke and Will discuss how the bad faith in the GOP legislature is intentional.Guest: William Walter
2023-01-1744 minDueling TangentsPar for the courseLuke and friend of the Devil William Walter fill the bag with enough tangents to get you through the weekend – now get that bag.Guest: William Walter
2023-01-1344 minDueling TangentsChronic ProblemsLuke and Bryan talk with Alan Robinson, a madison-area entrepreneur and marijuana legalization activist.
2023-01-1244 minDueling TangentsDon’t let mother nature take all the creditWilliam Walter joins Luke for a Wednesday of tangents. We talk sewer socialism, Robert Spindell and more! Your calls, texts and tangents too.Guest: William Walter
2023-01-1144 minDueling Tangents2023-01-10 Dueling TangentsShawn Phetteplace and Francesca Hong join Luke and Bryan to talk about the important stuff. ‘Cause we got BIG stuff goin’ on.Guests: Shawn Phetteplace, Francesca Hong
2023-01-1044 minDueling TangentsKeeping One “Train” Of ThoughtToday, Luke and Bryan talk about how much they like trains, and would very much appreciate having passenger trains in our state. They also discuss the Packer game and our newly elected Speaker of the House.
2023-01-0944 minDueling TangentsIt was the 14th or the 16th…Luke and Bryan cover all the tangents you need before the weekend!Guest: Matt Rothschild
2023-01-0644 minDueling TangentsIs it wrong to enjoy this?Luke is joined by Dan Schafer of The Recombobulation Area, to discuss a whirlwind of dysfunction and infighting in the GOP – especially around their vote on a new leader in the house. Is it wrong to feel so right?Guest: Dan Shafer
2023-01-0544 minDueling TangentsYou be the judgeWilliam Walter joins Luke for a Wednesday full of headlines, and Dane County Judge Everett Mitchell joins the show at 2:30 pm!
2023-01-0444 minDueling TangentsThere’s still some Crab Rangoon sauce in ChicagoLuke and Bryan return, triumphantly, into a brand spankin’ new year. Get tangentified.
2023-01-0244 minDueling TangentsQuit while you’re aheadWilliam Walter joins Luke for a Wednesday edition of Dueling Tangents! We get a little insight on what divided government will look like in 2023 for Wisconsin and touch on some national headlines.Guest: William Walter
2022-12-2144 minDueling TangentsFair to JudgeWilliam Walter joins Luke for a tangent Tuesday filled with census numbers, Elon’s Twitter and Rev. Everett Mitchell joining at 2:30pm! Your calls, texts and tangentsGuests: William Walter, Everett Mitchell
2022-12-2044 min2022-12-1644 minDueling TangentsFree speech for some, account suspension for othersWe have a snowy Wednesday set of tangents for you, and boy-howdy are there a lot of them to get to! Luke and Bryan are joined by William Walter, representative of Mother Nature, to explain himself – but we mostly run through breaking news on PFO’s, the implosion of twitter, and obstructionists hell-bent on grinding […]Guest: William Walter
2022-12-1544 minDueling TangentsIf you call, they might just answer!Luke and Bryan put on their best A-Team mojo to save the world – when they’re not distracted.
2022-12-1444 minDueling TangentsReuniting the right guys for the jobReunited and it feels so good! Bryan is in the Solidarity Realty studios on this Monday afternoon to talk about grant funding and Vos’ plan for the historic surplus. Plus, we learn Connecticut Tim was sitting around in the final days of his campaign!
2022-12-1244 minDueling TangentsChristmas is coming early – for us, at leastBryan and Luke trade tangents on this week’s state and national headlines.
2022-12-0944 minDueling TangentsMother Nature’s shocking betrayalWilliam Walter joins Luke to discuss national and state headlines! Plus we take your calls, texts and tangents.Guest: William Walter
2022-12-0744 minDueling TangentsRepresenting The WayRepublicans are back at what they do best, grievance politics and hypocrisy! We’ll discuss a letter they sent, along with a dueling letter sent by the US DOJ. Jesse joins Luke in studio all hour long and Clinton Anderson, state representative-elect stops by at 2:30 PM!Guests: jesse, Clinton Anderson
2022-12-0644 minDueling TangentsXTREME percolationRight-wing extremism is percolating across the nation, but again Wisconsin was ground zero for this kind of hate back in May. Why are national outlets not calling it what it is? Domestic terrorism. William Walter joins Luke to discuss the topic and other headlines from over the weekend.Guest: William Walter
2022-12-0544 minDueling TangentsWeekly Best of Dueling Tangents – Dec. 3A look back to earlier in this week; a simpler time, when Luke and Bryan’s optimism around the rail strike was in abundance.
2022-12-0444 minDueling TangentsLuke calls, Batman answersWe discuss news of the weak, woes of the rail strikers, and talk to Matt Rothschild!Guest: Matt Rothschild
2022-12-0244 minDueling TangentsWorkers Rights like a run-away trainWilliam Walter plays striker for the Civic Media Team! Luke and Will talk about The World Cup, an impending Wisconsin retirement, and fatigue around election cycles that seem to be infinite.Guest: William Walter
2022-12-0144 minDueling TangentsThe Tryptophan Men are at it again!Luke and Bryan get back in the saddle after a long holiday weekend.
2022-11-2844 minDueling TangentsThe GOP’s circular firing squad is formingWilliam Walter joins Luke for the show today to discuss the changing of the guard in the U.S. House of Representatives and covering the disarray in the Republican Parties here in Wisconsin and nationally!Guest: William Walter
2022-11-1744 minDueling TangentsBREAKING NEWS: GOP drops dead weightRepublicans are moving away from Trump?? We’ll believe it when we see it! And Matt Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign joins Luke & Bryan at 2:30 to discuss gerrymandering in northern Wisconsin!
2022-11-1544 minDueling TangentsSnap Back To RealityLuke and Bryan discuss Elon Musk’s shenanigans and the oh-so-shocking downfall of FTX.
2022-11-1444 min2022-11-1144 minDueling TangentsWilliam Walter = Warmer WeatherOnce again, William Walter fills in for Bryan, bringing his blessings in the form of a gorgeous day as he and Luke discuss the aftermath of the midterm election.Guest: William Walter
2022-11-1044 minDueling TangentsThe next morning, the sun still risesLuke and Bryan share their take aways from Tuesday’s midterm elections! Your tangents and thoughts on election results welcome all hour long.
2022-11-0944 minDueling TangentsHoly mackerel, let’s get to work!It is election day in Wisconsin! Have you voted? What is your plan to vote if you have not yet made it to your polling place? Todd Allbaugh joins Luke & Bryan to talk about his new show and special election night coverage on Civic Media. Then, Dan Shafer joins to help the guys recombobulate […]Guests: Dan Shafer, Todd Allbaugh
2022-11-0844 minDueling TangentsWeekly Best of Dueling Tangents for 2022-11-05Check out this smattering of spicy takes from the last week! Luke and Bryan discuss the flaming hellscape that would be Wisconsin life under republican rule, set the record straight on the ad-blitz targeting Mandela Barnes, and talk to Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area.Guest: Dan Shafer
2022-11-0500 minDueling TangentsPolls and Polls and Polls and PollsLuke is back, to discuss the razor thin polls from Marquette University Law School. Plus, new reporting from MJS that details PFAS in our drinking water, charges pending for a MKE election worker and lack of diversity at Michels Corp.
2022-11-0344 minDueling TangentsNever again – this I promise youFancy and Luke discuss how GOP is messaging is getting increasingly overt as the election approaches, noting Michel’s comments about promising Republicans will ‘never lose another election’ if he’s elected – not so subtle, is it. Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area is in the house!Guest: Dan Shafer
2022-11-0144 minDueling TangentsBatman and Robi- err, Luke, heed the callViolent rhetoric does not lead to violent actions? That is what the #RightWingMedia would like you to believe. Plus, outside spending is hitting record highs and Matt Rothschild stops by to talk about a new report from the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign!Guest: Matt Rothschild
2022-10-3136 minDueling 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 Shafer
2022-10-1900 minDueling TangentsPay for Play (Oct. 17)Ron Johnson is paying who?? You’re going to want to tune in to find out! Plus, Luke and Bryan share debate reactions and more headlines!
2022-10-1744 minDueling TangentsRon Johnson is allergic to humanity (Oct. 15)TGIF Edition of Dueling Tangents! Luke and Bryan break down the Senatorial Debate and January 6th take aways, plus get to some Wisco headlines and preview the Gubernatorial Debate this evening!
2022-10-1444 minDueling TangentsThe Dark KnightLuke and Bryan are discussing the latest round of polling from the Marquette University Law School, as well as an op-ed piece in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel! Then, Matt Rothschild (AKA Batman) of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign stops by to preview tomorrow’s hearings! Your calls, texts and tangents at 844-967-2789!Guest: Matt Rothschild
2022-10-1236 minDueling TangentsGubernatorial Campaign Update (Oct 11)Election Day is four weeks from today! Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins Luke to share his takeaways from the U.S. Senate debate last Friday, and his reaction to some Wisconsin headlinesGuest: Dan Shafer
2022-10-1144 minDueling TangentsBarnes v. JohnsonIn this edition of Dueling Tangents, Luke and Bryan provide their thoughts on the senatorial debate, also known as Sen. Ron Johnson’s new tutorial on how to properly insert one’s foot into one’s own mouth.
2022-10-1044 minDueling TangentsRhetorical Theater (Oct. 7)Is it all rhetoric? Is it all performative? Political theater? Because there’s new reporting from CNN showing that Republican politicians say one thing in public and then another in private. Plus, Aaron Richardson, Democratic candidate for State Treasurer joins Luke at 2:30 pm!Guest: Aaron Richardson
2022-10-0744 minDueling TangentsJust 2 more weeks… Honest. (Oct. 5)Luke is flying solo this afternoon, with the headlines and your tangents to keep him company. Wouldn’t it be great to cut your own tax burden in half? Tim Michels is open to the idea. Plus, RoJo’s record doesn’t line up with his rhetoric and we have an update in the race for Wisconsin Attorney […]
2022-10-0544 minDueling TangentsRecombobulate Our State (Oct. 4)Bryan is off being not-Clark Kent, allegedly. But Luke is back from the road and is getting caught up on everything he missed. Plus, Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area shares his breakdown of the State Assembly Races.Guest: Dan Shafer
2022-10-0444 minDueling TangentsDuel, to the… Tangent?Fancy Bryan and Ebone engage in a duel…. to the tangent. Who will emerge victorious?Guest: Evan Preston
2022-09-2944 minDueling TangentsThere’s something in the water… (Sept. 28)We agree with Frederick Prehn? Well, on one thing. Find out what! Plus, William Walter will preview what he is going to cover filling in for Dueling Tangents on Friday and Monday. Then we talk with Shawn Phetteplace from Main Street Alliance joins Luke to talk small business.Guests: Shawn Phetteplace, William Walter
2022-09-2844 minDueling TangentsFrancesca Hong knows the wayState Representative Francesca Hong joins Luke to discuss a variety of events around Wisconsin!Guest: Francesca Hong
2022-09-2744 minDueling TangentsSchadenfreude in the Mad CityAssembly Speaker Robin Vos is battling a subpoena now for a phone call with #TFG back in June, who’s picking up the cost for that? Luke and Bryan dive into that headline and more from throughout the weekend!
2022-09-2644 minDueling TangentsFriday News DayLuke dives into Wisconsin headlines! Your calls, texts and tangents at 844-967-2789!
2022-09-1644 minDueling TangentsFalse Narratives and DogwhistlesNew Marquette Law School polling is out and Luke dives into the data! Plus, reporting out of Waukesha shows the weaponization of tragedy for political gain.
2022-09-1444 minDueling TangentsIncensed and nonsensicalElected Republican officials just say nonsense now, and they’re allowed to get away with it. Except here on Dueling Tangents, let’s get into it.Guest: Bryan Kelly
2022-09-1344 minDueling TangentsWet Wisco WeekendsRough weekend for Wisconsin sports means we need to get right into the headlines. Evan and Luke discuss UW Nurses having an update on their strike vote, and who’s defunding the police in Waukesha county? Those headlines and more, along with your tangents!
2022-09-1244 minDueling TangentsThe longest short weekBryan and Luke run through the end of the week headlines, join us!
2022-09-0944 minDueling TangentsSome of those that work forces… (audio unavailable)Luke and Bryan have a list of extremists amongst us! Plus, more details on Tim Michels’ donations and a three way race heating up in southeastern Wisconsin.
2022-09-0744 minDueling TangentsDogwhistles and Pitch ForksToday Evan and Luke talk about the IRONY of right-wing pundits decrying President Biden’s feisty streak.
2022-09-0644 minDueling TangentsFlooding the zoneRon Johnson is clearly trying to flood the zone with sh*t, because that is the only explanation for all the Ron Johnson news in today’s headlines. Plus, when is it the time to say something? Bryan has a meta question – but not, not like the Facebook kind your parents have.
2022-09-0144 minDueling TangentsA What, Who and Why WednesdayLuke & Bryan catch you up on all the news of the day, with one heck of a full news day. What groups has Michels been donating to, Ron Johnson hired who, and why won’t the GOP Secretary of State candidate say what she wants to do with the office??
2022-08-3144 minDueling TangentsMain Street AlliancesLuke is joined by Shawn Phetteplace of Main Street Alliance to discuss the recent developments in Congress and proposals in Wisconsin that will help main streets across the state. Then, Luke dives into the headlines of the day including a security story, that probably isn’t the story some think it is.Guest: Shawn Phetteplace
2022-08-3044 minDueling TangentsWhat is HAPPENING in Middleton?Luke & Bryan catch up on the student debt conversation and Lt. Governor candidate Sara Rodriguez joins at 2:30! Plus, what the hell is going on in Middleton??
2022-08-2544 minDueling TangentsHappy daysBiden takes action on #StudentLoanForgiveness, Scot Ross joins Luke to discuss what the executive action will do for Wisconsinites. Then, Matt Rothschild from the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign joins to discuss what is going on now with the Office of Special Counsel.Guests: Matt Rothschild, Scot Ross
2022-08-2444 minDueling TangentsAnd suddenly, there was news!So many Wisconsin headlines for Luke & Brayn to dive into, but so little time! We got a new tax cut proposal, a tour by Republicans, and a request to toss out a lawsuit. And your tangents!
2022-08-2344 minDueling TangentsA nice double dose of fancyHappy Monday! Bryan gets to gloat about his Cubbies, then he and Luke dive into a Smorgasbord of weekend headlines! Your calls, texts and tangents at 844-967-2789!
2022-08-2244 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 Shafer
2022-08-1044 minDueling TangentsTwo In A Row?! A Pattern Emerges…Two in a row?! What is this, a pattern? Luke & Bryan dive into the crazy day of headlines Wisconsin had in the last 24 hours and discuss some surprising election results in Kansas from last night! Your calls, texts and tangents at 844-967-2789!
2022-08-0344 minDueling TangentsThe Man – The Myth – The FancyBRYAN! The man, the myth, the legend is in person! We catch him up on all the headlines and everything he’s missed since he has been traveling this great state setting up new stations. Get ready for some tangents! Your calls, texts and tangents at 844-967-278
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