Rational Revolution

28/06/2025

🇺🇸 This week on Rational Revolution, host Mark Becker is joined by Carlton Huffman to discuss the impacts of the bombing attacks on Iran and the uncertainties that have arisen. Also, Mark and Carlton analyze the "One Big Beautiful Bill," discussing its chances of passing, its potential impact on our budget, and its effects on people who rely on Medicaid.

Listen to the full episode here ⬇️
https://civicmedia.us/podcast/2025/06/28/attacking-iran/

Civic Media

21/06/2025

🇺🇸 This week on Rational Revolution, Mark sits down with former Attorney General JB Van Hollen to talk about his work with the Democracy Defense Project. They talk about initiatives the bipartisan group supports, including the common sense effort to allow municipalities to begin working on mail-in ballots before the polls close.

Listen to the full episode here ⬇️
https://civicmedia.us/podcast/2025/06/21/j-b-van-hollen/

Democracy Defense Project

20/06/2025

Tomorrow former Republican Attorney General JB Van Hollen sits down with Mark and answers a big question: Are elections secure?

Find out the answer Saturday @ 2pm and Sunday @ 1pm on the Civic Media Radio Network.

16/06/2025

ICYMI: Devin for DPW Chair was elected as the new Chair for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer covers it below. Listen to Devin's May 31'st segment on Rational Revolution here: https://civicmedia.us/shows/rational-revolution/2025/05/31/devin-remiker-runs-for-wisdems-chair

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has elected a new Chair — Devin Remiker.

Remiker defeated Joe Zepecki, Milwaukee area Democratic consultant, and William Garcia, chair of the 3rd Congressional District Democrats.

The vote was held, for the first time, with ranked-choice voting. The vote went to a second round, with Zepecki and Remiker as the top two vote-getters, with Remiker ultimately prevailing with a majority of votes. In the first round of voting, Remiker received 437 votes, Zepecki received 330 votes, and Garcia came in third with 139. Going to a second round, Remiker received 485 votes and Zepecki had 415 votes.

Full story in comments 👇

15/06/2025

Being a dad is the greatest gift I could ever ask for. Every laugh, every hug, every “dad” moment fills my heart in ways I never imagined would be possible.

Thank you to my wife for giving me the honor of being a father and being the best partner in this journey. You are my north star, my best friend.

Thank you to my dad for setting an example that guides me every day. Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there — we’re in this together. ❤️

14/06/2025

🇺🇸 This week, Mark sits down with Civic Media Political Editor Dan Shafer. They discuss Dan's blockbuster article that urges Gov. Tony Evers to NOT seek another term as well as the ramifications of that decision.

Listen to the full episode here ⬇️
https://civicmedia.us/shows/rational-revolution/2025/06/14/should-gov-tony-evers-seek-another-term

13/06/2025

Have you read Dan Shafer's blockbuster article urging Gov. Tony Evers to NOT run for re-election? If not don't miss out!

Dan will be joining host Mark Becker tomorrow @ 2pm on Rational Revolution. Download the Civic Media app and join the discussion.

Read Dan's article here ⬇
https://www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/pass-the-torch-tony-evers-governor-2026

11/06/2025

10/06/2025

An interesting article from our pal Dan Shafer of the The Recombobulation Area.

What are your thoughts?

Pass the Torch: Tony Evers should not run for a third term as governor

Governor Tony Evers has been a very good governor for the state of Wisconsin.

You could even argue he’s been great, given the perilous moment in American democracy that’s surrounded his time in office. He’s been the central political figure in Wisconsin’s crawl back from the disastrous Scott Walker years, and as the bulwark against the heavily gerrymandered hard-right Republican-controlled legislature, with their obstructionist measures beginning even before Evers took office, and continuing — and sometimes accelerating — throughout his two terms.

Article in comments 👇

08/06/2025

🇺🇸 This week on Rational Revolution, Mark chats with State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner about the state budget! They'll break down the roadblocks to its passage and discuss the removal of key items that support schools, students, and women. Plus, they'll cover the exciting relocation of a well-known Green Bay landmark. It’s an important conversation you won’t want to miss!

Listen to the full episode here ⬇️
https://civicmedia.us/podcast/2025/06/07/the-state-budget/

Civic Media Mark Becker Democratic Party of Wisconsin

01/06/2025

🇺🇸 On this week's Rational Revolution, Mark sits down with Devin Remiker, candidate for WisDems Chair! They'll be diving into Devin's vision for leading the party and the strategies needed to broaden their reach. Plus, they'll discuss Ben Wikler's legacy and how Devin aims to build on that momentum to secure key victories in the 2026 elections and beyond.

Listen to the full episode here ⬇️
https://civicmedia.us/podcast/2025/05/31/devin-remiker-runs-for-wisdems-chair/

Devin for DPW Chair Civic Media Democratic Party of Wisconsin 97.9 WGBW WISS

30/05/2025

This week joining the Revolution is candidate for WisDems Chair, Devin for DPW Chair!

Tune in Saturday @ 2pm and Sunday @ 1pm to hear his plans for running the party and more on the Civic Media radio network.