Category Archives: Scott Walker

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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Listening and Talking about the Deer Herd

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Adam Schrager

I grew up the youngest in a family of four and, while my older sisters would insist I was “privileged” from Day 1, I would continuously complain to my parents that no one paid any attention to me. No one … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Scott Walker | Tagged Abbott and Costello, George Meyer, Gov. Scott Walker, James Kroll

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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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Here and Now rundown

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Adam Schrager

Hi there all, sorry for the delay in posting this. I’m filling in for Frederica today on the program and here’s what we have for you. We’ll ask freshmen Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) and Rep. Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) whether they … Continue reading →