Terry Bell
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.
A Victory Lap for Moms (Hour 2)
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court will be controlled by progressives for the first time in 15 years, thanks in large part to moms and their allies who spread the word that nothing gets better until they pursue a much higher level of civic engagement and community organizing. We’ll talk to Nicole Slavin and Erin Phillips of Motherhood […]
Motherhood Monday: School Board Races (Hour 2)
It’s Motherhood Monday—Kate and Nicole of Motherhood for Good will have information on what busy moms should know about April’s school board races, especially the buzzwords you’re likely to hear and what they really mean.
Spring primary election coverage (hour 4)
Terry Bell anchors the conclusion of Civic Media’s Spring Primary Election coverage with a final check-in correspondents around the state and the outcome of tonight’s races. Maurice Shepherd, political scientist at Madison College, and Todd Allbaugh provide additional analysis.
Spring primary election coverage (hour 3)
Terry Bell anchors continued coverage of the Spring Primary Election with host Todd Allbaugh. Maurice Shepherd, political scientist from Madison College, joins for analysis. Judge Janet Protasiewicz addresses supporters; she and ex-Justice Dan Kelly will advance to the general election on April 4th. Correspondents Melissa Kaye, Don Browne, and Teri Barr provide coverage of local […]
Spring primary election coverage (hour 2)
Terry Bell anchors Civic Media’s Spring Primary Election coverage. Maurice Shepherd, a political scientist at Madison College, joins to provide additional analysis. We check in with correspondents Melissa Kaye, Don Browne, and Teri Barr for local race coverage.
