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Comparing The State Of The Union To Past Addresses

January 31, 2018 - 4:00pm

President Donald Trump speaks during 2018 State of the Union address

President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address this week. Join us for a conversation about how this speech compares to those of past presidents and consider what makes a successful speech.

Wisconsin Among States To Join Battle To Protect Great Lakes From Asian Carp

January 31, 2018 - 3:40pm

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says an interstate partnership is being established to help strengthen defenses against invasive Asian carp in a Chicago-area waterway.

Wisconsin DNR Sets Hearing On Foxconn Water Diversion

January 31, 2018 - 3:30pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing on Racine officials' request to pull 7 million gallons of water per day from Lake Michigan for a Foxconn Technology Group plant.

Trump's First State Of The Union Address

January 31, 2018 - 3:05pm

President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress last night. He declared a "new American moment" and called on Congress to act on issues like immigration, infrastructure, prescription drug costs, and military spending. We talk with a political expert about the speech's...

Nearly 400 Wisconsin Schools Join Voucher Programs

January 31, 2018 - 1:00pm

Wisconsin education officials say nearly 400 private and religious schools have registered to participate in state voucher programs during the 2018-19 school year.

Paul Nehlen Posts List of Critics, Says '74 are Jews'

January 31, 2018 - 11:45am

Paul Ryan's 2016 primary challenger tweeted a list of his Twitter critics on Tuesday, saying 74 of 81 were Jewish. His campaign has also posted the names and contact information of people who contacted the operation to complain.

Ancient Fish At Heart Of Beloved Wisconsin Tradition

January 31, 2018 - 11:45am

When sturgeon spearing season kicks off Saturday, Feb. 10., families will be taking part in a long, complicated history of a giant species of fish.

Despite GOP Warning, Elections Commission Stands By Michael Haas As Administrator

January 31, 2018 - 11:35am

The Wisconsin Elections Commission still won't hire a new interim administrator to lead the agency despite a warning from the Senate's top Republican that the Legislature could soon make the choice for them. Their decision leaves Mike Haas at the helm of the agency over the protest of GOP senators,...

Kimberly-Clark Plans To Close 2 Wisconsin Plants, Cut 600 Jobs

January 31, 2018 - 11:30am

Kimberly-Clark's plan to make deep cuts in its workforce involves hundreds of employees in Wisconsin.

Environmental Groups Start To Question Foxconn's Thirst For Lake Michigan Water

January 31, 2018 - 6:00am

Environmentalists start to filter through Foxconn's request for lots of Lake Michigan water.

Public Debates Fate Of Confederate Monuments In Madison

January 30, 2018 - 9:55pm

About 50 people showed up to a joint Madison Landmarks, Park, and Equal Opportunities commissions meeting in Madison on Tuesday night to discuss Confederate monuments in a city-owned cemetery.

What To Expect From President Trump's First State Of The Union Speech Tonight

January 30, 2018 - 4:35pm

President Trump will deliver his first official State of the Union address tonight. He's expected to unveil his infrastructure plan and tout the Republican tax bill. We speak with Donna Hoffman, Associate Professor of Political Science and Department Chair at the University of Northern Iowa, about this evening's speech.

College Students Majoring In Perfectionism

January 30, 2018 - 3:30pm

New data that takes a look at college students from the U.S., Canada, and Britain shows that perfectionism has increased by 33% since 1989. We take a look at factors like social media and technology to examine perfectionism and why its becoming ever present.

UW System Reports Hundreds Of Cases Of Sexual Harassment By Teachers

January 30, 2018 - 3:05pm

A new investigation from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel found that complaints against teachers for sexual harassment have been filed on more than half of the University of Wisconsin system schools. We speak with Karen Herzog, higher education reporter for the Journal Sentinel, about the news.

GOP US Senate Candidate Nicholson Defends Conservative Credentials

January 30, 2018 - 3:35pm

Nicholson is a Republican candidate for one of Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seats, but he was a Democratic activist until the early 2000s.

Birth Rate History in Wisconsin

January 30, 2018 - 3:15pm

Wisconsin birth rates fell by 8 percent between 2007 and 2015. Our guest says the rises and falls of the fertility rate here tell a story of demographic trends in the region.

Walker Touts Health Plan To Doctors

January 30, 2018 - 2:30pm

Gov. Scott Walker addressed doctors Tuesday at the Wisconsin Medical Society's annual lobbying "Doctor Day" in Madison. During the event he talked about protecting people with pre-existing conditions and controlling premiums for those who don’t get insurance through work.

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Comparing The State Of The Union To Past Addresses

Wisconsin Among States To Join Battle To Protect Great Lakes From Asian Carp

Wisconsin DNR Sets Hearing On Foxconn Water Diversion

Trump's First State Of The Union Address

Nearly 400 Wisconsin Schools Join Voucher Programs

Paul Nehlen Posts List of Critics, Says '74 are Jews'

Ancient Fish At Heart Of Beloved Wisconsin Tradition

Despite GOP Warning, Elections Commission Stands By Michael Haas As Administrator

Kimberly-Clark Plans To Close 2 Wisconsin Plants, Cut 600 Jobs

Environmental Groups Start To Question Foxconn's Thirst For Lake Michigan Water

Public Debates Fate Of Confederate Monuments In Madison

What To Expect From President Trump's First State Of The Union Speech Tonight

College Students Majoring In Perfectionism

UW System Reports Hundreds Of Cases Of Sexual Harassment By Teachers

GOP US Senate Candidate Nicholson Defends Conservative Credentials

Birth Rate History in Wisconsin

Walker Touts Health Plan To Doctors

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