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WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/17/25 Dave McGrath & Guida Brown on the Buddy Holly Tour
In honor of Dave McGrath, longtime morning anchor at WGTD, who retired this past Friday after just over 25 years at the station, we are resharing a memorable interview with him and his wife Guida Brown in which they recount their experience of following the so-called Buddy Holly Tour. This involved retracing the final concert tour of Buddy Holly, which was cut short by a plane crash in rural Iowa on February 3, 1959 that killed Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper.
2025-08-17
46 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
8/16/25 Dave McGrath on the songs of Gene Pitney
In honor of Dave McGrath's retirement from WGTD (his last day with the station was yesterday, the 15th) we are resharing this memorable Morning Show conversation in which he talks about his book "Gene Pitney: The Singer, The Songs, The Songwriters." Dave McGrath and his wife Guida worked with Gene Pitney for many years selling his memorabilia. In this very interesting book, Dave looks at the stories behind some of Pitney's greatest hits.
2025-08-16
49 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
8/15/25 Farewell to WGTD's Dave McGrath
Today was the last day for Dave McGrath as WGTD's local anchor for Morning Edition ..... something he has been doing for more than 25 years! (Dave has opted for retirement.) With the help of his wife Guida Brown as well as assistance from WGTD general manager Dave Cole, we were able to round up some very special guests from Dave's long professional career in radio broadcasting to help give him a fitting send-off.
2025-08-15
47 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
7/22/25 Dr. Art Cyr
Dr. Art Cyr joins us to offer his analysis of current events and issues. (This is a slightly abridged version of the interview. To hear the interview in its entirety, seek out the Morning Show archive on our website- wgtd.org.)
2025-07-22
43 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/26/25 Linda Flashinski "In What Light There Is"
From 2015- Linda Flashinski talks about her book "In What Light There Is," a collection of some of her best work from her column of the same name that appeared in the Racine Journal-Times. Linda Flashinski has been an on-air presence on WGTD as one of the co-hosts of "Education Matters" and the host of a limited series she created titled "Heroes Among Us."
2025-06-26
48 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
5/6/25 "Enough is Enuf"
Gabe Henry discusses his new book "Enough is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell." The book, though entertaining, is a thoroughly serious and meticulous chronicle of the concerted efforts that have been made over the years to make the English language easier to spell. Advocates for such reforms have included Benjamin Franklin, Noah Webster, Mark Twain, and Theodore Roosevelt. Needless to say, all of those efforts have been unsuccessful. The book also sketches the history of the language and how it became so unpredictable in its spelling.
2025-05-06
48 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
5/5/25 "Brothers, Sisters, Strangers" (sibling estrangement)
From the archives- Fern Schumer Chapman, author of "Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: Sibling Estrangement and the Road to Reconciliation."
2025-05-05
44 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
5/4/25 "Lead with your Heart"
From 2016- Dr. Allan J. Hamilton talks about his book "Lead with your Heart: Lessons from a Life with Horses."
2025-05-04
31 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
5/3/25 David (Davy) Crockett
From 2012 - Michael Wallis talks about his book "David Crockett: The Lion of the West." The title refers to a famous early American known to most people as Davy Crockett. The book seeks to separate fact from myth.
2025-05-03
28 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
5/2/25 Mike Papantonio "The Middleman"
Attorney-turned-writer Mike Papantonio talks about his latest book .... a novel titled "The Middleman" ..... which sheds light on the so-called 'middlemen' in the pharmaceutical industry who help to drive up costs for consumers.
2025-05-02
20 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
5/2/25 UW-Parkside's MacBeth
Brian Gill joins us from the theater faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside to talk about their production of Shakespeare's MacBeth, which is performed for the next two weekends on the main stage of The Rita. MacBeth is the shortest of Shakespeare's tragedies and a truly remarkable play around which a great deal of mystique has developed over the years.
2025-05-02
28 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
5/1/30 Undergraduate Research at UW-Parkside
We explore undergraduate research with a member of the faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and three UW-Parkside students who were recently honored for their outstanding research work. Dr. David Higgs, Professor of Biological Sciences, will be joined by Connor Alton, Mallory Farmer, and Magnus Schroeder.
2025-05-01
47 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/30/25 Sy Montgomery and Temple Grandin
For the last day of National Autism Awareness Month, we are sharing a 2012 interview with best-selling author Sy Montgomery, talking about her book "Temple Grandin: How the girl who loved cows embranced Autism and changed the world." After that comes an excerpt from a 2006 interview with Temple Grandin herself, talking about her best-known book, "Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior." In the book, Grandin explains how her autism has actually enhanced her ability to understand the thinking of animals and how they see and move through the world.
2025-04-30
46 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/29/25 Elizabeth Minnich "The Evil of Banality"
Elizabeth Minnich discusses her remarkable new book "The Evil of Banality- On the Life and Death Importance of Thinking." At the heart of Minnich's book is an examination of the phenomenon of what she calls Extensive Evil, where many people allow some sort of evil to occur. American Slavery, the Holocaust, and the Genocide in Rwanda are three examples of Extensive Evil (as opposed to Intensive Evil, in which an evil act is perpetrated by an individual or small group of people. Minnich contends that it is when we live life thoughtlessly that we so easily become participants in...
2025-04-29
48 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/28/25 Independent Lens: "Free for All"
We preview an Independent Lens documentary airing tomorrow night titled "Free For All," which chronicles the history of public libraries in the United States and highlights some of the people who have figured most prominently in that history. The film also celebrates the many ways in which public libraries have been called upon to transform themselves in the 21st century and broaden what it means to be a public library.
2025-04-28
48 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/27/25 J. Elder Robison "Look me in the Eye"
For National Autism Awareness Month, we replay this 2007 conversation with J. Elder Robison, talking about his memoir "Look me in the eye: My Life with Aspberger's."
2025-04-27
18 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/26/25 W. Bruce Cameron- "A Dog's Purpose"
From 2010- W. B ruce Cameron talks about his best-selling novel "A Dog's Purpose
2025-04-26
18 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/25/25 UW-P Orchestra/Racine Symphony/Head Over Heels
We preview three different musical events happening this weekend: the University of Wisconsin-Parkside orchestra concert Saturday afternoon .... the Racine Symphony Orchestra Saturday night ..... and the musical "Head over Heels" at Carthage College.
2025-04-25
46 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/24/25 Alexandra Zapruder "Salvaged Pages" (complete)
For Holocaust Remembrance Day.... here is my complete interview with Alexandra Zapruder, author and editor of "Salvaged Pages: Young Persons' Diaries from the Holocaust."
2025-04-24
1h 20
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/24/25 Alexandra Zapruder: "Salvaged Pages"
For Holocaust Remembrance Day - here is a portion of my 2002 interview with Alexandra Zapruder, author and editor of "Salvaged Pages: Young Persons' Diaries from the Holocaust." The book presents 15 diaries that are somewhat comparable to the famous diary of Anne Frank. Each of them offers a unique and compelling account of what it was like to live through those terrifying and tragic events.
2025-04-24
48 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/23/25 Ross Benes "1999"
Ross Benes talks about his newest book, "1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted our Bizarre Times." The book examines the dramatic emergence of the Jerry Springer Show, Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Federation, the video game Grand Theft Auto, and other examples of what Benes refers to as 'low culture.'
2025-04-23
47 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/22/25 2 archival interviews for Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day ..... Part One: (from 2022) Carole Douglis, co-author (with Peter Fiekowsky) of "Climate Restoration: The Only Future That Will Sustain The Human Race." Part Two: (from 2024) Eric Schaeffer, founder and director of the Environmental Integrity Project, which monitors the work of the EPA.
2025-04-22
48 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/21/25 Christian Patchell "I Put the 'Can' in Cancer"
From 2012 - artist Christian Patchell talks about his book "I put the 'Can' in Cancer."
2025-04-21
51 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/20/25 Gary Stamm on "Chopped"
From 2015 ---- We speak with Gary Stamm, a well-known local actor in community theater productions both in Racine and Kenosha, and a frequent guest on the Morning Show. In this instance, we spoke with Gary Stamm about the experience of being a contestant on the Food Network program "Chopped" - a special episode in which all of the contestants were outstanding amateur chefs who were also grandfathers.
2025-04-20
47 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/19/25 Ancient Gospels and the Modern Church
From 2001- We speak with Dan Schowalter, a former member of the religion faculty at Carthage College- and three distinguished theology professors who came to Southeastern Wisconsin for an event titled "Ancient Gospels and the Modern Church" ..... J. Andrew Overman (Macalester College), Stephen Patterson (Willamette University), and Helmut Koester (Harvard University Divinity School.) Professor Koester passed away in 2016.
2025-04-19
42 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/18/25 American Boy Choir
From 1999 - A conversation about the American Boy Choir, which at the time was one of the premiere choral organizations in the country. The guest, Greg Lyne, was a former member of the ensemble. (At the time of this interview, Mr. Lyne was on the staff of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America - which used to be in Kenosha.)
2025-04-18
39 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/17/25 Poetry Speaks
In honor of National Poetry Month, we are replaying a 2001 interview with Rebecca Presson Mosby, one of the editors of "Poetry Speaks" (from Source Books in Naperville, IL)- which includes a companion compact disk recording in which one can hear historic recordings of famous poets of the last century reciting their own poetry. (We play excerpts from it in the course of this interview.) Because of time constraints, we could only play an abridged version of the interview on today's Morning Show broadcast. This is the interview in its entirety.
2025-04-17
55 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/16/25 Ron Cronovich on Tariffs
Dr. Ron Cronovich, Professor of Economics at Carthage College, talks about Tariffs: What are they? How do they work? Are they good or bad? (Is that the right question to ask?) What is the primary motivation behind President Trump's policy on tariffs? What does it mean to have a Trade Deficit with another nation? Is that good or bad? What are the intended and unintended consequences of the sort of Trade War in which the United States is currently engaged?
2025-04-17
47 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/15/25 Dr. Art Cyr
Dr. Art Cyr, a member of the faculty of Carthage College - and a monthly visitor to the Morning Show - joins us to share his perspective on a variety of topics and concerns. In this particular conversation, we discuss President Trump and his tariff proposals .... Senator Chuck Schumer and his decision to work with Republicans to pass the stopgap spending bill one month ago that averted a government shutdown .... the removal of South Korea's president from office .... and the Trump administration's lack of success in organizing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
2025-04-15
45 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/14/25 Ronald Gruner: "COVID Wars"
Ronald Gruner talks about his fascinating new book COVID Wars: America's Struggle Over Public Health and Personal Freedom," which examines the painful divide in the American public over the COVID-19 pandemic and our national response to it. The book also examines how that same divisiveness was evident to varying degrees in past epidemics and pandemics as well.
2025-04-14
47 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/13/25 "Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb?"
From 2003- A discussion of the book "Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb: A Tour of Presidential Gravesites" with Richard Norton Smith, one of the contributors to the book.
2025-04-13
39 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/12/25 "Chronically Happy"
From 2013 .... Lori Hartwell discusses her book "Chronically Happy: Joyful Living in Spite of Chronic Living." Hartwell has lived for most of her life with chronic kidney disease. She is the founder and president of the Renal Support Network .... and co-host of "KidneyTalk," a biweekly webcast centered on issues related to CKD.
2025-04-12
25 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/9/25 Kenosha Community Foundation
We speak with Amy Greil, executive director of the Kenosha Community Foundation, about the ongoing work of the KCF. Also in the conversation is John Kuehl, great nephew of local philanthropist Grace Kolakowski. Kuehl worked with Greil to set up a fund within the KCF to support the Kenosha Symphony Orchestra.
2025-04-11
31 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/11/25 Nakeyda Haymer - Bigger than Basketball
Today's Morning Show began with Nakeyda Haymer, Racine County Violent Crime Reduction Coordinator- and Wisconsin lead for the group Voices of Black Mothers United, which is comprised primarily of women who have lost children (or in the case of Ms. Haymer, her beloved brother) to gun violence. Haymer talks, among other things, about an event happening later today (Friday) in Racine called Bigger than Basketball- a basketball game involving local youths playing with local police officers as teammates.
2025-04-11
23 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/1025 Root Pike River Restoration Project
For Kailyn Palomares's April visit to the Morning Show, we discuss the Pike River Restoration Project with Samanthan Kerkman, Kenosha County Executive .... Daniel Gashke, Vice Chair of the Kenosha County Board .... and Dave Giordano, Executive Director of Root Pike WIN.
2025-04-10
46 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/9/25 "Next to Normal"
BONUS - We speak with two musical theater graduate students at Carthage College, Lucas Burr and Chynna Chung, who are part of a production of the musical "Next to Normal" that is being performed this coming weekend at the Rhode Center for the Arts in downtown Kenosha. Lucas is the music director, Chynna is the costume designer, and both of them are in the cast.
2025-04-09
11 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/8/25 Leslie Ehm: "Swagger"
Leslie Ehm talks about her book "Swagger: Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want." She is using the word 'swagger' a bit differently than we tend to use it in everyday speech. She sees it as an essential quality for making our way through the world successfully and joyously.
2025-04-08
31 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/8/25 Mission: Invincible Marriage
Jason and Erica Redman talk about their book "Mission: Invincible Marriage- A Battle-Tested Guide to an Enduring Relationship." Jason Redman is a former Navy SEAL who was seriously injured during his deployment in Iraq. Their marriage endured through that incredibly difficult period.
2025-04-08
16 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/7/25 Erin Brockovich- "Hot Water"
From 2011- paralegal and environmental activist Erin Brockovich talks about the novel "Hot Water" that she co-authored with C.J. Lyons.
2025-04-07
08 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/7/25 Don Winslow "The Force"
From 2017 - best-selling author Don Winslow talks about his novel "The Force."
2025-04-07
15 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/7/25 Wisconsin Majority Leader Tyler August
We began today's Morning Show with Tyler August, Wisconsin State Representative for the 31st Assembly District (in Walworth County) and the current Majority Leader for the State Assembly. Our interview includes a conversation about Governor Evers's proposed state budget and the republicans' response to it.
2025-04-07
21 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/6/25 Mr. Rogers and Me
From 2012 - Benjamin and Christopher Wagner talk about their documentary film about Fred Rogers, "Mr. Rogers and Me."
2025-04-06
23 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/5/25 Pantsuit Politics
From 2019- Sarah Steward Holland and Beth Silvers, co-hosts of the podcast "Pantsuit Politics" and author of "I think you're wrong- but I'm listening: A Guide to Grace-filled Political Conversation." These two friends are from opposite sides of the country's political divide but have found a way to be respectful of each other's political views.
2025-04-05
28 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/4/25 "The Death and Life of August Sweeney"
We speak with writer Samuel Ashworth about his novel "The Death and Life of August Sweeney." The title character is a famous (and infamous) TV chef .... the other main character is the doctor who is performing his autopsy and seeking to learn more about how he died- and, more importantly, how he lived. The story lines of these two character intersect in remarkable fashion- and along the way, we learn a great deal about the world of fine cuisine as well as the work done by forensic pathologists. Ashworth is an award-winning writer, screenwriter, and professor of creative writing.
2025-04-04
48 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/3/25 Poetry for Dinosaurs
Dr. Thomas Carr (Carthage College) , who is co-Poet Laureate for Racine, talks about the Poetry for Dinosaurs program he created in January. With him is Andrew Goebel, a volunteer assistant, and Nick Ramsey, who is part of the steering committee for the Poets Laureate project for Kenosha and Racine.
2025-04-03
34 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/2/25 "Red Scare" / "Demagogue"
Today's program features both a newly-recorded interview and an interview from the archives- both concerning the so-called Red Scare in the years following World War Two. First is New York Times reporter Clay Risen talking about his book "Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America." The book examines the nature of the Red Scare, the way it extended beyond the infamous congressional hearings to involve many facets of American life, and the reverberations of it to the present day. After that, from 2021, comes an excerpt from a conversation with best-selling author Larry Tye, talking about his...
2025-04-02
47 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/4/25 Frank McGrath and the Eaton Wildfire
Frank McGrath (nephew of WGTD News Director Dave McGrath) talks about the horrific Eaton Wildfire that tore through their community (Altadena, California) and destroyed most of the homes in town, including their own. There is a GoFundMe account that has been set up for Frank and his family: https://gofund.me/59defcdd - and of course, many such funds have been set up for many others who have suffered similar losses.
2025-02-04
48 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/16/24 Berg Christmas at the RTG
In a startling role reversal, Gregory Berg is the guest .... interviewed by his longtime colleague Dave McGrath, WGTD news director - talking about the next Signature Spotlight Concert at the Racine Theater Guild which is co-hosted by Greg and his wife Kathy ..... called a Berg Christmas Special. Some family members as well as some of Greg's former voice students will be joining in what will be an evening of both secular and sacred Christmas music.
2024-12-16
28 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
8/9/24 KPL Kids at the Uptown Lofts
Today's Morning Show is a walk-thru tour of KPL Kids at Uptown Lofts .... the newest addition to the Kenosha Public Library system. It's a beautiful, state-of-the-art children's library in the heart of the Uptown neighborhood. This interview will also be available for viewing on WGTD's Facebook page and website. (My thanks to Scott Nelson for his technical assistance.) Our three tour guides: Heather Thompson, Head of Youth and Family Services .... Shawn Wolf, Learning Coordinator ... and Kahlil Griffin, Branch Manager.
2024-08-09
45 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
7/15/24 Kevin McDougall Interview (unabridged)
Here is the complete interview that WGTD general manager David Cole recorded with Kevin McDougall, sales manager for 5K, the organization that manages Memorial Hall and Festival Park in Racine. The latter was the venue chosen for Donald Trump's visit to Racine last month. This interview, which explores just some of what goes into the planning of such a visit from a security perspective, was recorded shortly after news broke about the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania at a campaign event not unlike the event in Racine.
2024-07-15
16 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
7/15/24 Professor Jerald Mast - Revised / Updated
We spent most of Monday's Morning Show with Dr. Jerald Mast, Professor of Political Science at Carthage. The program begins with an interview recorded Sunday afternoon in which he reflects on the tragic incident in Butler, Pennsylvania. After that is a brief conversation between WGTD general manger David Cole and Kevin McDougall, who is sales manager for 5K, the organization that oversees Memorial Hall and Festival Park in Racine. The latter was the venue for Donald Trump's visit to Racine last month. They talk about what goes into the organizing of such an event, especially from a security point...
2024-07-15
48 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/2024 Linda Flashinski "In what light there is"
From 2015: Linda Flashinski talks about her book "In what light there is," a collection of some of the essays she wrote for her column of the same name that was published for a number of years in the Racine Journal Times. Linda is known to many WGTD listeners as a very capable co-host of our weekend program "Education Matters" as well as a limited series titled "Heroes in our midst." For many years, she worked for the Racine Unified School District.
2024-06-20
47 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
5/20/24 Dave Cole on WGTD's format changes
Dave Cole, general manger of WGTD, discusses the format and schedule changes for WGTD and Wisconsin Public Radio that go into effect today.
2024-05-20
18 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
4/10/24 WPR President Sarah Ashworth
Sarah Ashworth, director of Wisconsin Public Radio, talks about the changes in WPR's operation that were announced yesterday - and the impact of those changes on the listeners of WGTD. WPR's two networks are being renamed and realigned. WGTD will become part of WPR News. The changes go into effect on May 20th. (More information about the changes is available at wpr.org/new.)
2024-04-10
30 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/13/24 From Curiosity to Science (2019)
Five years ago this month (Feb. 2019) a fascinating exhibit opened at the Kenosha Public Museum titled "From Curiosity to Science." This interview was done shortly before the exhibit opened. The guests were Dan Joyce, who at the time was the museum's executive director, and Nancy Mathews, a longtime member of the museum staff who was largely responsible for the creation of this exhibit. Nancy was a frequent guest on the Morning Show over the years, and this interview is being replayed in her memory. (The exhibit was specifically mentioned in the interview that was broadcast today on the Morning...
2024-02-13
48 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
7/2/23 Music: A Closer Look- The High Note
A podcast bonus- This is an episode from Music: A Closer Look, a series I did here at WGTD in the late 1980s during my first years at the station. This particular episode was devoted to the Operatic High Note.
2023-07-02
50 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/24/23 Steve Allen
From the spring of 1999, entertainment legend Steve Allen (1921-2000) .... the creator of The Tonight Show, a prolific author and composer. He visited both Wingspread and Carthage College in the spring of 1999. This interview is not only special because of Mr. Allen - but also because it was one of the only interviews I conducted with my friend and WGTD colleague Bill Guy, the creator of the Morning Show. Sadly, Bill died just a few months after this interview was recorded.
2023-06-23
53 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/4/23 Sam Chell on Cult Movies
From 2002 - Dr. Sam Chell, now retired as a Professor of English at Carthage College, talks about a J-term course he taught about cult movies. He also discusses a radio program he had just begun hosting on WGTD - Saturday Night Bandstand.
2023-06-04
1h 00
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
5/26/23 Dave McGrath's novel "24 Hours from Tulsa"
Postponed from last week: WGTD News Director Dave McGrath talks about his first novel, "24 Hours from Tulsa," which tells the fictitious backstory behind one of Gene Pitney's greatest hits. The book is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at pop music in the 1960s. Although the book is a work of fiction, it springs in large measure from Dave McGrath's working relationship with Gene Pitney over the course of many years. Pitney figures prominently in the novel.
2023-05-26
47 min
WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT!!!
WGTD S3 E7 HIDE YOUR NUTS
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: HIDE YOUR NUTS CARD GAME: The game of attacking, cracking and stealing your friends' nuts!! For more information about Hide Your Nuts Card Game: CLICK HERE ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your help. Join him as he talks about EVERYTHING!!! Get ready for...
2022-02-28
34 min
WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT!!!
WGTD S3 E6, DATING SAFETY TIPS FOR MEN AND WOMEN
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: How to have a wonderful fun date without worrying about anything bad happening.ABOUT THIS PODCAST: In this crazy world of dating I can't think of a better time to talk about dating horror stories then on Valentines day 😂 ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your h...
2022-02-21
38 min
WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT!!!
WGTD S3 E5 DATING HORROR STORIES, HAPPY VALENTINES DAY 😂 🤷♂️
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!! ABOUT THIS PODCAST: In this crazy world of dating I can't think of a better time to talk about dating horror stories then on Valentines day 😂 ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your help. Join him as he talks about EVERYTHING!!! Get ready for a di...
2022-02-14
45 min
WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT!!!
WGTD S3 E4 DATING SITES SUCK
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: let's talk about the crazy world of relationships and how to even get into a healthy one.....IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE?! ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your help. Join him as he talks about EVERYTHING!!! Get ready for a different take on all the ho...
2022-02-01
29 min
WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT!!!
WGTD S3 E3 DATING, MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, DATING....OH MY, PART 1
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: let's talk about the crazy world of relationships and how to even get into healthy one.....IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE?! ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your help. Join him as he talks about EVERYTHING!!! Get ready for a different take on all the hot top...
2022-01-25
28 min
WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT!!!
WGTD S3 E2 DATING, MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, DATING....OH MY
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: let's talk about the crazy world of relationships and how to even get into healthy one. ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your help. Join him as he talks about EVERYTHING!!! Get ready for a different take on all the hot topics today. Not everything is bl...
2022-01-19
14 min
WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT!!!
WGTD S3 E1 I GOT RONA AND RONA EMPATHY FATIGUE
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: After 3 shots, Freddy Mak got the Rona. What does he think about the shots now? What does he think about masks? What does he think about mandates? listen and here what he thinks about the pandemic in general. Let him know what you think. ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? W...
2022-01-10
36 min
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WGTD S2 E12 EV's Yay or Nay
The views on this podcast are those of the host only and the host makes no guarantees expressed or implied regarding any products mentioned. ABOUT THIS PODCAST: In December of 2020, I purchased my first fully electric vehicle and it was a Tesla. Since my purchase I have been inundated with questions, comments and a ton of concerns. Is Tesla, EV's the way to go? Listen as I give my honest opinion on Tesla and EV's in general. Learn more about Tesla vehicles and its solar programs: https://ts.la/fred96110 ABOUT WE GOTTA TAL...
2021-12-27
32 min
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WGTD S2 E11 MAKING MONEY, USING YOUR CAR
The views on this podcast are those of the host only and the host makes no guarantees expressed or implied of any monies that you can make. ABOUT THIS PODCAST: With all the great ways to make extra money out there, especially with your car, which is the best for you? Freddy Mak has over 6yrs experience in ride sharing and has experimented with DoorDash and Instacart. Listen How he dissects each of these ways to make money. Freddy Mak is happy to pass on his knowledge and experience for you to make a educated decision on which...
2021-12-22
19 min
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WGTD S2 E10 Alex's Arcade, a foundation for children with cancer.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Alex's Arcade founded by James & Nancy Craven in 2014. Inspired by their son Alex, who at the age of 12 was diagnosed with Stage 4 Diffuse Large B cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of the bone on Monday April 4th, 2011. Join Adam, Vice President of Alex's Arcade, and myself as we talk about Alex and his long road in beating cancer. For more information on how to donate and volunteer, email Alex's Arcade at info@alexsarcade.org Website: alexsarcade.org Make a donation through PayPal: AlexsArcade13@gmail.com Linked...
2021-12-17
43 min
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WGTD E2 S9 SEGER!!! A FEEL GOOD STORY!!!
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Back in September 2017, Bob Seger and the Silver bullet band performed the last concert ever to be played at the palace and it was probably one of his best performances ever. I knew that this was going to be a very special day. Besides taking pictures to memorialize that day, I came up with a creative idea In which I was told that I have to get this autograph by Bob Seger, I thought to myself shit (true Seger fans will know what that means lol), how can I get this done. Check out...
2021-12-13
11 min
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WGTD SE E8 THE REPUBLICANS TRICKLE DOWN THEORY IS WORKING AND IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ECONOMY
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: I’m sure you all heard about that nine-year-old who accidentally killed the instructor. I would like to say, that I’m sure that he was a top notch instructor, and he also served our country. what I don’t understand though is why any instructor would teach a nine-year-old to shoot a Uzi, I just don’t understand. Shouldn’t they be home playing hide and seek, playing with dolls, hanging out with their friends, making popcorn and watching a stupid movie, instead the parents took their nine-year-old to a gun range to shoot an Uzi....
2021-12-06
35 min
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WGTD S2 E7 GUNS VS MASKS, OXFORD STRONG
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Someday republicans will be just as obsessed about mass shootings as they are about masks!! ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your help. Join him as he talks about EVERYTHING!!! Get ready for a different take on all the hot topics t...
2021-12-02
48 min
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WGTD S2 E6 THE JUDGE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SHITTENHOUSE ACQUITTAL
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: So, a lot of people have a different opinion on why Shittenhouse got acquitted. Some say the defense did an awesome job and the prosecution did a crappy job. Some say the jury was persuaded by the judges bias. I say hogwash. I believe I know exactly why Shittenhouse got acquitted. Hear me out and let me know what you think. ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who...
2021-11-21
1h 01
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
The Verdict
Attorney Bob Sfasciotti shares his thoughts on Kyle Rittenhouse being found not guilty of all charges and the likelihood Rittenhouse could face federal charges by the Department of Justice. This is our final episode. Thank you for listening and sharing the podcast. “Inside the Rittenhouse Trial” was a production of WGTD.Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily UpdatesFollow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-20
06 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
Jury Deliberations - Day 3
Attorney Bob Sfasciotti shares his thoughts on any criminal liability MSNBC might face as a result of a freelance producer following a jury bus. Also, Bob shares the potential scenario in which a hung jury on some counts could still result in a conviction.Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily UpdatesFollow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-19
06 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
Jury Deliberations - Day 2
As deliberations continue, Attorney Bob Sfasciotti shares where he believes the jury might be headed and the most likely scenario this case will be appealed.Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily UpdatesFollow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-18
06 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
Jury Deliberations - Day 1
Attorney Bob Sfasciotti shares his thoughts on jury deliberations thus far and what he would tell Kyle Rittenhouse now if he were a client. Also, Bob shares what side he believes should be worried if deliberations continue later in the week.Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily UpdatesFollow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-17
06 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
Closing Arguments and Self Defense
Attorney Bob Sfasciotti shares his thoughts on closing arguments and what he believes are the core elements of the “Self-defense” jury instruction.Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily UpdatesFollow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-16
06 min
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WGTD S2 E5 “Freddy, I don’t even know what love is”
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: This podcast is dedicated to a very special person that was once in my life. This special person once said to me “Freddy, I don’t even know what love is. And knowing her story, I actually understand why. So I’m here to answer the age old question, what is love? Would love to get your views, please subscribe, hit the notification button and leave a comment. ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent...
2021-11-15
44 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
Jury Instructions
Attorney Bob Sfasciotti shares his thoughts on what the inclusion of lesser charges signals about the State’s case and his opinion on what is going on in the minds of jurors as they head in for closing arguments Monday.Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily UpdatesFollow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-15
04 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
The Defense Rests..
As the evidence portion of the trial comes to an end, Attorney Bob Sfasciotti shares his thoughts on the state of the case and what he would consider a victory for the defense. Also, what would have happened had some incidents been admitted as evidence?Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily UpdatesFollow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-12
04 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
Kyle Rittenhouse Testifies
Attorney Bob Sfasciotti shares his thoughts on a Wednesday filled with fireworks as Kyle Rittenhouse testified and the defense called for a mistrial.Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily UpdatesFollow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-11
04 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
The State Rests...The Defense Begins
Attorney Bob Sfasciotti shares where he believes the State went wrong during Tuesday's testimony of Dr. Doug Kelley from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office and whether or not both sides have been prepared for this case.Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily UpdatesFollow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-10
04 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
Gaige Grosskreutz Testifies
During the fifth day of testimony Monday, Gaige Grosskreutz testified that he didn’t intend to shoot Rittenhouse when he confronted him with his gun. He did however admit he pointed his gun in Rittenhouse's direction. Attorney Bob Sfasciotti shares his analysis of the testimony.Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily UpdatesFollow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-09
04 min
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WGTD S2 E4 TRUMPLICANS ARE WINNING, AGAIN!!
ABOUY THIS PODCAST: Who is sick and tired of fighting hard to get Democrats into office only to find out they really don't have your back? When will they actually start fighting back and tell the Republicans where they can stick their lies? When will they grow a spine? ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it a...
2021-11-07
33 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
Week 1 Wrap Up
As week one ends, a major question remains: Will Kyle Rittenhouse take the stand? Attorney Bob Sfasciotti shares his thoughts. Also, Bob discusses what he believes both the State and Defense have done right and wrong thus far.Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily UpdatesFollow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-06
04 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
Day Four Testimony
In a rare move, a juror was dismissed for making a joke regarding the shooting of Jacob Blake. Attorney Bob Sfasciotti shares his analysis of the news and more. Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily Updates Follow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-05
04 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
Day Three Testimony
Graphic video evidence was shown to the jury in full for the first time on Wednesday. Attorney Bob Sfasciotti breaks down how crucial video is to this case and why some of it could be disregarded as hearsay the way it was presented.Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily Updates Follow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-04
04 min
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WGTD S2 E3 HOW TO SILENCE A GLOBAL WARMING DENIER IN THEIR TRACKS
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Does it make you cringe that people actually don’t believe that humans have have a negative effect on the environment? Well, Freddy Mak has a way to stop them in their tracks. Listen how it takes a simple analogy to get them to scratch their heads and perhaps believe that humans are actually impacting the environment in a negative way. ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who...
2021-11-03
23 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
Opening Statements
This case has done the seemingly impossible, it appears to have gotten more complicated. Attorney Bob Sfasciotti breaks down why that is and where he believes the state of play is on the fate of Kyle Rittenhouse.Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily Updates Follow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-03
04 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
Jury Selection
Many said it couldn't be done. In just under 10 hours the final 20 jurors (12 main and 8 alternates) have been selected in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Attorney Bob Sfasciotti breaks down what goes into jury selection and why the jurors have a right to be scared about this case. Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily Updates Follow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-11-02
04 min
Inside The Rittenhouse Trial
The Preview
As the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial commences in just a few days host Troy McDonald and attorney Bob Sfasciotti preview the trial and what the biggest pitfalls could be for both the prosecution and the defense. New Episodes Daily. Subscribe/Follow the Podcast For Daily Updates Follow WGTD at Facebook.com/WGTDFM For Full Reports on the Case Visit WGTD.org
2021-10-27
04 min
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WGTD S2 E2 HOW THE MEDIA IS STEALING CHRISTMAS
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: It looks like the media is trying to convince us to go out and spend our hard earned money right now because supposedly there is going to be nothing left for the holiday season, or are they in cahoots with big corporations to get us to spend our money right now for their supposed losses during the pandemic. ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still l...
2021-10-26
39 min
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WGTD S2 E1 HOW TO "TALK" TO ANTI-VAXXERS
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Are you exhausted talking to anti-vaxxers? I sure am!! I found a great solution on how to talk to them. Let me know what you think. ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your help. Join him as he talks about EVERYTHING!!! Ge...
2021-10-18
41 min
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WGTD S1 E4 Maher, YOU need to learn YOUR history
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Bill, I love your show and watch it regularly. You asked your watchers to learn their history when it comes to the Palestinian/Israeli "conflict", well Bill, YOU need to learn YOUR history!! ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your help. Jo...
2021-06-26
43 min
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WGTD S1 E3 Is Joe Biden really a humanitarian
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Is Joe Biden really a humanitarian. What makes someone a humanitarian. Freddy Mak has an interesting take on Joe. ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your help. Join him as he talks about EVERYTHING!!! Get ready for a...
2021-06-25
30 min
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WGTD S1 E2 YES BILL, YOU CAN LEARN FROM INSTAGRAM
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: 20 MISLEADING COMMENTS/LIES BY BILL MAHER ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your help. Join him as he talks about EVERYTHING!!! Get ready for a different take on all the hot topics today. Not everything is black and white with Freddy Ma...
2021-06-17
37 min
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WGTD S1 E1 4,000
ABOUT THIS PODCAST: I turned down a $4,000 job because of what a customer said to me. Did I do the right thing? Subscribe, hit the notification button and leave a comment. ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your help. Join him as he talks a...
2021-05-30
41 min
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WGTD INTRO SEASON 1
ABOUT WE GOTTA TALK DAMMIT: Can Freddy Mak figure it all out? Freddy Mak, a moderate liberal, raised Muslim, landscaper, Real Estate Agent, ride share driver, divorced father of 3 who is still looking for love, is just trying to figure it all out. Can he? Well, he thinks he can, and he is looking for your help. Join him as he talks about EVERYTHING!!! Get ready for a different take on all the hot topics today. Not everything is black and white with Freddy Mak. Buckle up!!! FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WGTD AND HOW TO BE A...
2021-05-28
11 min
Brown-Ullstrup Radio!
WGTD Radio Theater: Summer's Over!
The WGTD Radio Theater showcases the 91.1 Players in “ A Summer Comedy Classics Trio.” Featured will be newly written episodes of “The New Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” “The Great Gildersleeve,” and “Our Miss Brooks” all written by Steven Brown and Michael Ullstrup, co-Executive Producers and creators of The WGTD Radio Theater. As summer winds down, this is the perfect time to crank up the comedy and let the stars from the 91.1 Players re-create three of old time radio’s “best of the best” comedies. In “The New Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” Ozzie and the boys (David and Ricky) are getting ready...
2015-08-27
48 min