Category Archives: News Media

Washington Post’s take on Wisconsin, land of persuadable voters

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Andy Soth

Every four years, when it seems like our state may be in play for the presidential race, we get some national attention like this video from the Washington Post. Of course, beer and cheese are the starting point, but we … Continue reading →

Posted in News Media, Presidential Race | Tagged undecided voters

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At long last it’s “As Goes Janesville” tonight at 9

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Andy Soth

“As Goes Janesville” will finally be broadcast tonight on our air as part of PBS’s “Independent Lens” series. I say finally because I’ve been hearing about it for some time. It’s interesting how this long term project of Milwaukee filmmaker … Continue reading →

Posted in Broadcasting, News Media, Scott Walker, Uncategorized, Unions | Tagged Independent Lens, Janesville GM plant

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Campaign Finance plus Drought Update

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Adam Schrager

The totals are in and to those who know we’re in a suffering economy, the paradox remains striking. According to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, there was more than $80.9 million spent in the campaign to recall Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wisconsin). … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Money, News Media, Recall Election, Recall Race Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker | Tagged campaign finance, Citizens United, drought, Fact Check 101, Greener Pastures, Matt Bai, New York Times, Scott Walker, Tom Barrett, UW-Cooperative Extension, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

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Health Reform Ruling Reax

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Adam Schrager

In arguably the most anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling since Bush v. Gore determined the winner of the Presidency in 2000, the Affordable Care Act was ruled constitutional this morning on a 5-4 vote. Here’s a link to the 193-page … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Health Care, News Media, President Obama, Scott Walker, Uncategorized | Tagged Affordable Care Act, Americans for Prosperity, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Bush v. Gore, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, CNN, Fox News, Ken Taylor, Luke Hilgemann, Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Politiwoops, President Obama, Robert Kraig, Scott Walker, Steve Brenton, U.S. Supreme Court, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, Wisconsin Hospital Association

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Frederica on the Newshour

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Andy Soth

The reviews came in this morning. Well, at least one viewer writing “Frederika Freyburg was totally excellent last night on the Newshour. I was proud to see her on national TV.” We agree (except on how to spell Frederica’s name). … Continue reading →

Posted in Broadcasting, News Media, Recall Election | Tagged Frederica Freyberg Newshour

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