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Rational Revolution

Rational Revolution host Mark Becker knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us, and he's dedicated to connecting the dots between the left and the right here in Wisconsin. Using wit, research, and views from different perspectives, he's bringing a much-needed “rational revolution” to listeners each week. Listen Live: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Saturday

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
45 minutes
Episodes
104
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Prison Population

Prison Population

Kris is joined by Alderman Dean Raasch to discuss and have a civil conversation about the Prison population. Jim Rafter - Allouez Village President joins the conversation.

Rational Revolution is …

00:45:30  |   Fri 26 Jan 2024
Prison Population Conversation

Prison Population Conversation

Kris is joined by Alderman Dean Raasch to discuss and have a civil conversation on Prison Reform. Former Congressman Reed Ribble joins the conversation.

Rational Revolution is a part of the Civic…

00:45:30  |   Fri 19 Jan 2024
All The Snow

All The Snow

Kris is joined in by Alderman Dean Raasch. They talk about how excited they are that the Green Bay Packers made the playoffs after the doubt Jordan Love had. There is snow on the ground! Kris shares …

00:45:30  |   Fri 12 Jan 2024
Reaganomics

Reaganomics

Kris is joined by De Pere Alderman, Dean Raasch to talk about Ronald Reagan. They talk about Trickle down economics commonly know as "reaganomics," join in to hear a rational... conversation.

Rat…

00:45:30  |   Fri 05 Jan 2024
No Mans’ Week

No Mans’ Week

Its the week between Christmas and New Years, what day is it? Kris still wants to have a rational conversation...Come in to talk health care with Kris, Dean Raasch, and former Congressmen Reid Ribble…

00:45:30  |   Fri 29 Dec 2023
State Issues

State Issues

Kris is joined back by Dean Raasch and they discuss state issues. They talk about tax rates, and try to have fun doing it. Kris describes tax brackets and fair tax. Engage to have a rational..convers…

00:45:30  |   Fri 22 Dec 2023
Local with Kris and Dean

Local with Kris and Dean

Kris wants to have a civil conversation... with special guest Dean Raasch. Kris and Dean talk about local issues like taxes and public safety. Dean is given the chance to bring up his own topic, joi…

00:45:30  |   Fri 15 Dec 2023
Very Special Guest!

Very Special Guest!

Kris welcomes back Emily Tseffos for a night to talk about their thoughts on the debates. They share their opinions on local politicians and what you can do in your community.

Guest: Emily Tseffos
00:45:30  |   Fri 08 Dec 2023
What’s in the Library?

What’s in the Library?

Kris Alfheim is joined by Tony Palmeri and Dean Raasch and have a conversation on book banning.

Guests: Dean Raasch, Tony Palmeri
00:45:30  |   Fri 01 Dec 2023
Rational Conversation with Reid Ribble

Rational Conversation with Reid Ribble

Kris Alfheim and Tony Palmeri speak with former United States Representative Reid Ribble on The Rational Revolution.

Guests: Reid Ribble, Tony Palmeri
00:45:30  |   Fri 17 Nov 2023
Where’s Kris?

Where’s Kris?

Fill-in host Tony Palmeri and guest Dean Raasch discuss the 2024 presidential election.

Guests: Dean Raasch, Tony Palmeri
00:45:30  |   Fri 10 Nov 2023
Checks and balances

Checks and balances

Kris and Tony learn about the roles of Treasurer and Secretary of State with Wisconsin’s own Sarah Godlewski.

Guests: Sarah Godlewski, Tony Palmeri
00:45:30  |   Fri 03 Nov 2023
Fun Purple Conversations

Fun Purple Conversations

Kris has a conversation around sex, guns, drugs and even a little Rock 'n Roll with Dean Raasch and Tony Palmeri.

Guests: Dean Raasch, Tony Palmeri
00:45:31  |   Fri 27 Oct 2023
About Appleton

About Appleton

Kris chats with Appleton's Mayor Jake Woodford about the needs and service of WI municipalities.

Guest: Jake Woodford
00:44:21  |   Fri 20 Oct 2023
Religion and Politics

Religion and Politics

Kris and guest host Tony Palmeri talk with Reverend Dr Susan Cartmell about how faith and society today.

Guests: Tony Palmeri, Susan Cartmell
00:44:21  |   Fri 06 Oct 2023
Farming and empathy

Farming and empathy

Pam Jahnke, the Fabulous Farm Babe, joins Kris and guest host Tony Palmeri, talking farming and creating empathy between rural and urban communities

Guests: Pam Jahnke, Tony Palmeri
00:44:20  |   Fri 29 Sep 2023
Money and Politics

Money and Politics

Emily poses questions to Kris Alfheim and guest conservative Dean Raasch for an unscripted conversation about money, maps, special sessions and more.

Guest: Dean Raasch
00:44:21  |   Fri 22 Sep 2023
Smells Like Desperation

Smells Like Desperation

Kris & Emily give the legislature a talking to. Linda Bjella, president of League of Women Voters Appleton-Fox Cities, explains the Iowa Model and what suggestions they have to make redistricting tru…

00:44:21  |   Fri 15 Sep 2023
Accountability:  SCOWIS and Public Education

Accountability: SCOWIS and Public Education

Former Congressman Reid Ribble joins the show to talk about the impeachment against State Chief Justice Janet Protasiewicz. The Northeast Regional Organizer for the Wisconsin Public Education Networ…

00:44:21  |   Fri 08 Sep 2023
Left, Center, Right on local, state and federal issues

Left, Center, Right on local, state and federal issues

The ladies are joined by Dean Raasch, Alderperson - 3rd district City of De Pere city council. They talk, local politics, affordable housing, Trickle Up/Trickle Down economics and Inflation. Alway…

00:44:21  |   Fri 25 Aug 2023
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