Terry Bell
A Healthy Dose Of Skepticism (Hour 2)
Civic Media News Director Terry Bell explains some breaking news on state censorship of Wausau Pilot and Review. Whether accidental or purposeful, their website was blocked on state legislator computers, and Terry walks us through the implications. At the bottom of the hour, Keegan Kelly from Cracked.com joins us to talk about his career in […]
Teach (and Feed) Your Children Well (Hour 2)
It’s hard to believe we still live in an era where grown adults are comfortable with the notion that some kids go hungry while they’re at school. We’ll talk to Rep. Kristina Shelton about her school meals initiatives. She also joins Kate and Nicole from Motherhood for Good to talk about the recent Summer Summit […]
They Crash What Now? (Hour 2)
Everyone’s familiar with the idea of a demolition derby—but for farm machinery? Salina Heller talks about an annual tradition at her hometown county fair: the combine demolition derby! Plus Terry Bell with 3 Things to Know to start the week.
Your Definition of ‘Nothing’ Is Really Something (Hour 2)
We examine the claims of those who look upon Gov. Evers’ budget vetoes and the president’s Bidenomics list as providing “nothing.” It appears that “nothing” means the super-rich didn’t get everything that conservative politicians wanted to give them. Also, Civic Media news director Terry Bell has 3 Things to Know to start the week.
Signs of Hope and a Bitter Pill (Hour 2)
As Wisconsin Democrats gathered for their annual convention, legislators celebrated recent success in statewide elections, expressed optimism about 2024, and groaned over the prospect of supporting a compromise bill with Republicans that provides more funding for local governments and public schools while also making the voucher school program even stronger. We’ll talk to Joint Finance […]
Motherhood: Where’s the Instruction Manual? (Hour 2)
As part of May Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ll talk to the co-founder and executive director of the Moms Mental Health Initiative—which is dedicated to helping women who face issues during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We’ll tackle the stigma associated with having depression or doubts in early parenthood, and discuss how to improve access […]
League of Women Voters (Hour 2)
Much like UpNorthNews and Civic Media, the League of Women Voters is also dedicated to helping voters feel empowered rather than overwhelmed — by sharing fact-based information about government and encouraging more participation in civic events. Executive Director Debra Cronmiller talks about what her members do in these spaces between elections. Plus, Civic Media News […]
Do It for Mom (Hour 2)
Kate and Nicole from Motherhood for Good have some ideas on how to do nice things for all the mothers out there besides flowers and brunch. These things can make the world better, safer, and more connected. And Civic Media news director Terry Bell has the “3 Things You Should Know” to start the week.
Mr. Smith Explains Shared Revenue (Hour 2)
It shouldn’t be this hard for the Wisconsin Legislature to share tax revenue with local governments so that important services can take place. Unfortunately, a power-hungry Republican majority has been strangling local budgets and interfering with local decision-making. Democratic state Sen. Jeff Smith, who was previously a town chairman, offers perspective on what’s gone wrong […]
Fighting the ‘New Normal’ of Big Money Elections (Hour 2)
Before he retires shortly, Matt Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign wants to get a few things off his chest—especially the plea that we not normalize the way our elections have been hijacked by high-dollar, outside groups.
