That's What She Said -- The Office

Thu, 24 February 2011

I should have done this sooner, but I'm hoping a LATE explanation is still better than NO explanation.

If you've been following the news about what's going on in Wisconsin, you might have seen that we're all kinds of up in arms over a proposed "budget repair bill" which (among other things) will strip the collective bargaining rights from thousands upon thousands of public sector employees. As a public high school teacher, I (needless to say) find myself quite vexed by this prospect, and have spent nearly every free moment these past few weeks engaged in activities and protests aiming to stop this ridiculous partisan bill. Just in case that wasn't clear a moment ago, I'll repeat it-- we're fighting to keep our collective bargaining rights. Every state employee has already agreed to pay their "fair share" in raised costs, but this plan isn't about balancing the budget; It's about busting unions, and that dog just won't hunt.

I'm not asking for your support here, nor do I want to hear any uninformed rants about subjects of which most non-public sector employees have no understanding. I merely offer it as an explanation for why the podcast has trickled to a halt. We have one more episode in the hopper that has already been recorded (The Search), but I cannot guarantee anything beyond that.

For those who have supported the podcast and enjoyed our excessive rambling discussions of a twenty-minute TV show, please know it has been greatly appreciated. We will return if and when we can.

Peace,

-Matt-

Category:general -- posted at: 3:11pm EDT

Comments[14]

Matt! i love your podcast and look forward to it everyweek. take your time. my itunes will get the podcasts when they return all the best with the fight!
posted by: Juno on 2011-03-07 22:47:29
Thank you for your show and please, p.l.e.a.s.e, do more of it! PS. I wish you luck with your union stuff, of course.
posted by: Evgeny on 2011-03-07 19:10:21
Matt: I am also a HUGE fan of your podcast, and I hope that you will return soon if you have time. Please know that the hard work that you and Kevin put into the podcast is VERY much appreciated! I love your insight and thoughts about the show. I'll be listening to old shows too and of course hoping for a new podcast! Thank you Matt and Kevin!!!!! Brandy
posted by: Brandy on 2011-03-07 18:19:41
I cannot readily support your position. The teachers must realize that liberal legislation from the executive branch the past two years have contributed to our nation's financial demise. Government cannot grow itself without immediately creating an environment which supports sustainable jobs (read: business friendly). When the unions prefer their "rights" over the jobs of their peers; when tightening the belt is a common sense necessity for our nation at this time; when people are not willing to sacrifice their personal bottom line so others can keep theirs...they get what they deserve! Sorry. --Fellow public educator.
posted by: Cromwell on 2011-03-05 03:33:11
Hey Matt, Glad you are at least hanging in there and hope your spirits are high. Shaking my fist in the general direction of Wisconsin, where I have another friend also out protesting. That being said, I have been catching up on the podcasts after having missed so many, and come to hear you are accepting applications for a date. For a moment I thought my school girl crush would perhaps become a reality, and then I remembered that you live in Wisconsin and I live in Florida. Alas, should you ever find yourself in the Fort Lauderdale area, drop me a line. I would gladly take you for coffee, out to dinner, and basically play the role of sugar mama in return for the many hours of enjoyment you have given me via the webcast. Swoon, LG
posted by: LG on 2011-03-03 22:31:56
Good luck Matt. We'll see you when you return. Hugs.
posted by: Diane on 2011-03-03 17:55:31
Keep up the fight! Like Affleck said, we'll definitely be here when you return... and if I'm allowed to be selfish for bit: YOU BETTER COME BACK!
posted by: Alexis on 2011-03-03 05:13:17
Hang in there, friends. I miss your podcast and hilarious opinions about The Office, and I hope you get to come back soon. I will stay subscribed on iTunes and wait for you.
posted by: Amy on 2011-03-02 21:49:41
As a fed government worker with the constant talk of an unpaid furlough, I totally understand.
posted by: Kim on 2011-02-28 13:55:37
Hey Matt, huge fan of your podcast. hope everything works out for you, and you guys get to recording again soon. In the meantime, i'm going to keep listening to (and enjoying) your old shows. BTW; In one show you say "That Madge is a handsome woman", and for some reason it makes me laugh hysterically every time. Good Luck with everything, hope to hear another show soon!
posted by: Tom B on 2011-02-28 01:43:54
This is truly a sad day indeed. I was so looking forward to the Threat Level Midnight episode podcast (an episode which blew away my admittedly low expectations). Every day I check itunes hoping you have a new podcast up but at least now we know the reason why. Good luck and may your hats fly as high as your dreams.
posted by: Brett on 2011-02-25 19:24:42
Matt, I heard this morning that the bill passed--sorry to hear that. Keep fighting!
posted by: Karen in NC on 2011-02-25 16:17:03
Indiana is going through a very similar situation so I do understand. Good luck in your fight Matt.
posted by: MattR on 2011-02-25 13:32:14
Matt, take your time with this fight, we TWSS listeners will be here til you return, so Fight the man!! and make us proud!!!!
posted by: Affleck on 2011-02-25 02:21:34

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