Matt DeFour
Why the RNC Matters For Wisconsin (Hour 1)
Today, Todd broadcasts from the Wisconsin Media Row at the site of the Republican National Committee Convention.
Wisconsin Watch State Bureau Chief Matt DeFour returns to the show! He advocated for the creation of the Wisconsin Media Row to elevate local voices in journalism. He and Todd talk about what coverage will look like this coming week, and Matt shares some fun stories from his time as a journalism student.
We also speak with Zac Schultz, Senior Reporter and anchor for Wisconsin Public Television. He provides another perspective on the RNC, and just how different this year’s conference will be. Schultz says that his team will be focusing on what the event means for rural Wisconsinites.
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Intentional Inaction (Hour 1)
After some sports talk with Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio, Todd welcomes Matt DeFour and Jack Kelly of Wisconsin Watch! They discuss a new article dissecting current state court hijinks. Head over to wisconsinwatch.org to read their work for yourself.
School Choice (Hour 2)
This hour, Matt DeFour and Phoebe Petrovic from Wisconsin Watch join us to reaffirm their organization’s dedication to nonpartisan news as they discuss legal discrimination in voucher schools.
REAL Illegal Voters In Wisconsin (Hour 2)
Matt DeFour of Wisconsin Watch joins us today to share an independent review of Wisconsin elections. It turns out that there have been illegal votes, but not in the way that you may have been led to believe.
Extreme Maps Breed Extreme Politicians (Hour 2)
Matt DeFour, State Bureau Chief for Wisconsin Watch, joins us to discuss gerrymandering and convey just how big of a problem it is in our state. Check out the Wisconsin Watch website for more great local news: https://wisconsinwatch.org/