Monthly Archives: April 2012
The Beat Goes On
Tonight on “Here & Now,” we’ll talk with Democratic candidate in the gubernatorial recall election, Wisconsin Secretary of State, Doug La Follette. Sec. La Follette recently quoted his kin, Fighting Bob La Follette, who said, “Mere passive citizenship is not … Continue reading
Fact Check 101
We’re kicking off a new effort today as part of our Wisconsin Vote 2012 election coverage and it’s one I’m particularly excited about. It’s the launching of a Fact Check 101 workshop where we’re hoping to empower citizens who want … Continue reading
What’s on Your Mind, Wisconsin?
I’m set to hit the road this morning for the launching of a new Wisconsin Vote project leading up to the 2012 elections. It involves visiting cities around the state and literally asking the most basic of questions, “What’s on … Continue reading
My name is Mike Wallace, the cigarette is Philip Morris
Contemplating Mike Wallace‘s passing over the weekend, I was reminded how television journalism didn’t just happen. It had to be invented. When Don Hewitt died a couple of years ago, I thought about how it marked the end of Edward … Continue reading
Counting Down
Tonight on “Here & Now,” we interview Democratic candidate for Governor, Kathleen Vinehout. We also check back in with Democratic candidate, Tom Barrett, (after giving him half his time during a phone interview last Friday). Senator Vinehout was one of … Continue reading
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