Monthly Archives: March 2013

Polar Opposites

Tonight on “Here and Now,” the candidates for Superintendent of Public Schools. Incumbent Superintendent, Tony Evers, is challenged by Republican Representative, Don Pridemore, (R-Hartford). The pair respond to questions about their positions on Governor Scott Walker’s state budget and its … Continue reading

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Television drama

Unlike a lot of my colleagues, I haven’t done a lot of live television. One job I think I don’t have the temperament for is that of live television director, the person who chooses which camera to take from several … Continue reading

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Path to Prosperity Redux

Tonight on “Here and Now,” we go over the budget plan forwarded by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Janesville). His “Path to Prosperity,” is similar to the budget blueprint he authored last year under the same name, with a few exceptions. … Continue reading

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Praise Where It’s Due

Flip around late-night cable some day and you’re likely to come across the film, and more importantly, the story which inspired a generation of people like myself to get into journalism. “All the President’s Men,” won numerous Academy Awards for … Continue reading

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Chatting up the Supreme Court

Last Friday, during the Here and Now Supreme Court Special, featuring a joint appearance with both candidates, I had the fun job of moderating an online chat on WisconsinVote.org with our political reporter Zac Schultz and Wisconsin Public Radio’s Court … Continue reading

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