Emily Tyne
Chasing a Dream—and History (Hour 2)
A member of the Madison Common Council is running for a seat in the Legislature and a spot in the history books. Nasra Wehelie would become the first Muslim woman to serve as a Wisconsin legislator, though she would first have to unseat a fellow Democrat in the August primary. We’ll talk to her in […]
Gun Safety Is in Our Hands (2nd Hour)
While Congress and the Wisconsin Legislature are currently incapable of doing anything to save children from the national epidemic of gun violence, others are trying to do their part through home-based initiatives. We’ll learn more from our friends at Motherhood for Good. Also: Terry Bell with 3 Things You Need to Know to start the […]
A Reprieve Is Not a Resolution (Hour 2)
Gov. Tony Evers provided a reprieve to childcare providers and parents by temporarily saving the Child Care Counts program, but only the Legislature can fund it to a sustainable level. We’ll talk to our friends from Motherhood for Good as well as state Sen. Kelda Roys. Plus Civic Media News Director Terry Bell has 3 […]
Childcare Crisis Can’t Be Wished Away (Hour 2)
Childcare providers aren’t letting a middle-of-the-night vote by some Republican legislators stop them from trying to rescue a vital program that also addresses the state’s labor shortage. They’re joining parents and business leaders in putting pressure on lawmakers to restore the Child Care Counts support that a GOP-controlled committee killed. Our Motherhood Monday segment also […]
Time for Moms to Make a Difference (Again) (Hour 2)
With hundreds of members and thousands of followers, Motherhood for Good is motivating an entire block of voters—busy moms—who otherwise might have skipped Tuesday’s critical state Supreme Court election. The group’s 5-member executive board joins us to make one final pitch to parents about the very real impact this race will have on families in […]
