Town Call

Returning from a relaxing vacation, Luke has a lot of catching up to do, especially regarding the state budget. He and Wil also discuss PFAS contamination.

Mon Jul 10, 2023

37:21

On the last day of Luke’s vacation, Wil is joined by Andre Walton, the Executive Director of Our Wisconsin Revolution. There remains a lot to unpack regarding the line item vetoes employed by Governor Evers in the new biennial budget. This practice is nothing new, but should it still be around?

Guest: Andre Walton

Fri Jul 7, 2023

37:21

Today we debut a new recurring segment: Office Hours with Professor Jon Shelton. As the Vice President of Higher Education for the American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin and a professor of Democracy and Justice Studies, he is an amazing resource for the community. Today, he takes your questions about student loan debt and the provisions for […]

Guest: Jon Shelton

Thu Jul 6, 2023

37:21

Today we are joined by Collin McNamara, a 23-year-old candidate for the 24th state senate district. He’s the perfect person to talk about youth participation in politics. He shares his insights on what drives young people to vote or run for office.

Guest: Collin McNamara

Wed Jul 5, 2023

37:20

Following the 303 Creative v. Elenis decision, we find ourselves in a curious position: should hypothetical situations be considered in a court of law? Many feel we are regressing into discriminatory practices, but what do you think?

Mon Jul 3, 2023

37:21

Amidst a myriad of scandals and questionable rulings, many Americans want to know one thing: is the US Supreme Court functional? Wil and Luke take your calls today to discuss this contentious topic.

Fri Jun 30, 2023

37:21

Wil & Luke dive into a new proposal circulating in the Wisconsin Legislature about mandating admission to the University of Wisconsin System for the top 5% of all graduating Wisconsin students and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions.

Thu Jun 29, 2023

37:21

Today we break down the new plan to fund high-speed internet access across the nation. Wisconsin looks to receive $1.1 billion to improve broadband access. What do you think? Has the internet become so vital to our way of life that it should be a public utility?

Wed Jun 28, 2023

37:21

Matt Rothschild, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, brings us his expertise on state politics during his last week before retirement. He’s not slacking off in his last few days, tackling the state and federal supreme courts, the Wisconsin Elections Committee, and other topics.

Guest: Matt Rothschild

Tue Jun 27, 2023

37:21

After we catch up on Friday’s Most Wisconsin Headline of the Week, State Senator Chris Larson steps in to continue the discussion about the state budget.

Guest: Chris Larson

Mon Jun 26, 2023

37:21