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Recent Episodes

The unofficial theme of the DNC: “He’s essentially a good ...

Posted August 21, 2020 • 00:53:41

Earlier this month, The Progressive Magazine distributed a special collection about Wisconsin to the delegates of the Democratic National Convention....

What’s going on with F-35 Fighter Jet resistance?

Posted August 20, 2020 • 00:54:06

After years of discussions and public push back, in April the Air National Guard made their final decision to station a squadron of F-35 fighter jets...

Are you excited for UW-Madison to reopen?

Posted August 19, 2020 • 00:53:49

Our guests today say “no.” Last month, UW-Madison announced campus would reopen in a limited capacity. Under the University’s “Smart Restart”...

Meet Ed Sadlowski: Madison Teachers Union’s new Executive Direct...

Posted August 18, 2020 • 00:54:15

Last month, Madison’s teachers union demanded Madison Metro School District starts the school year virtually. The following day, the district announced...

Rural Check-In: Wisconsin Farmers and Routes to Roots

Posted August 17, 2020 • 00:53:52

First up on today’s rural Wisconsin check-in show, journalist Dan Kaufman breaks down his latest piece from the New Yorker, “How Suffering Farmers...