Frame of Reference - Profiles in Leadership

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April 10th, 2025 - Democracy's Breaking Point: Will We March Into Hell for a Heavenly Cause? - Democratic Representative Al Green stood up during Trump's congressional address and declared "no mandate" when Trump claimed a mandate to cut Medicaid. For this truth-telling, Green was escorted out and later censured—with even ten Democrats joining the rebuke. This incident exposes a disturbing double standard: when Joe Wilson shouted "You lie!" at Obama, or when Marjorie Taylor Greene repeatedly interrupted Biden's addresses, they faced no similar consequences..
April 24, 2025 - The DEI Boogeyman: Myths, Facts, and Why It Matters The weaponization of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has become one of the most troubling developments in our current cultural and political landscape. We dive deep into how DEI—a framework designed to create more representative and equitable institutions—has been deliberately transformed into a divisive political issue through coordinated misinformation campaigns.

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Thursday, December 24, 2020 Christmas Carols with Jerry Apps and the Prairie Spies

Normally at this time of year, I would've recorded a special show called "A Very Merry Sauk Prairie Christmas as I have for the past 5 years. But ala...

Thursday, December 17, 2020 The Heralding of History with Paul Wolter

Years ago I met Paul Wolter when we started a tradition of doing a radio interview around Christmas time in order to talk about an annual event at the...

Thursday, December 10, 2020 The Magic of Music with Beth Kille

A few years back, I did (as far as I know) a very unique episode of "Mornings at McFarlanes'" in which I played noting but unique versions and origina...

Thursday, December 3, 2020 Lessons in Leadership with Jenny Erickson and Morgan McArthur

Back in 2014-15 I was lucky enough to become acquainted with a unique and wonderful experience available to Sauk County residents (and beyond) called...

Thursday, November 26, 2020 Talking Turkey about Thanksgiving with Students at Merrimac Community School

Back in 2019, I got the "crazy" idea of interviewing kids from one of our local schools and asking them about the things that they knew about Thanksgi...

Thursday, November 19, 2020 Musing about Medicine with Dr. John McAuliffe

If you want to have a discussion about Health care ( a topic that is intricately woven into the fabric of our families and communities) it helps to ha...

Thursday, November 12, 2020 A Conversation about Conservation with Charlie Luthin

If you have a soul that yearns to be outdoors, Charlie Luthin is someone that you want to talk with in depth. And if you don't, he will help you see ...

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Heroes for Honor - Special Veteran's Day Edition

A chronicle of my 2019 Badger Honor Flight experience.

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Bantering about Business with Ed White

A conversation about business and overall economic development

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Advocating for Art with Lindsey Geise

If you want to get all ARTSY (and believe me there's no better way to be) Lindsey can help you find your groove. Her background, passion for the Arts...

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Edification through Education with Cliff Thompson

If you are ever feeling like you need a person in your life that will help you REACH for all that you can be . . . Cliff Thompson is someone you'll wa...

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