In the news today: Wisconsin public workers unions file a lawsuit challenging Act 10. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 30, 2023•4 min•Ep. 45
In the news today: A Madison man is sentenced to eight years in federal prison for robbing a back, Madison cuts the ribbon on a new high school and Google agrees to pay Canadian publishers for news content. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 29, 2023•6 min•Ep. 44
In the news today: The Koch Network endorses republican candidate Nikki Haley for president and workers are rescued from a collapsed tunnel in India. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 28, 2023•5 min•Ep. 43
In the news today: Henry Vilas Zoo welcomes a new capybara and a man shoots three Palestinian college students. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 27, 2023•6 min•Ep. 42
In the news today: Governor Tony Evers vetoes a $2 billion republican tax cut bill and infants are evacuated from a hospital in Gaza. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 20, 2023•5 min•Ep. 41
In the news today: Madison Starbucks workers join a nationwide strike. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 16, 2023•4 min•Ep. 40
In the news today: A new public art piece is unveiled downtown, a federal judge denies a motion to dismiss a social media lawsuit and conflict escalates in Mali. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 15, 2023•6 min•Ep. 39
In the news today: Multiple fire crews respond to a large structure fire on Madison's east side and Dane County receives a grant from the IRS Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 14, 2023•5 min•Ep. 38
In the news today: Wisconsin's attorney general announces a bill aimed at keeping guns from domestic abusers and a man is charged after driving onto an airport tarmac. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 13, 2023•5 min•Ep. 37
In the news today: Paraeducators in Monona Grove push for pay raises and a democratic U.S. senator announces he will not be running for reelection. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 09, 2023•5 min•Ep. 36
In the news today: A poll shows Wisconsin voters are almost evenly split between Biden and Trump, the Panda Program at the Smithsonian National Zoo comes to an end after 50 years, the FDA approves a new version of a diabetes drug for sale as a weight loss drug and diplomats meet to discuss the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 08, 2023•7 min•Ep. 35
In the news today: The Wisconsin Senate approves three republican-backed elections amendments and an amendment blocking church closures during public emergencies, and a rescue team saves a sheep from a remote Scottish cliff. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 07, 2023•6 min•Ep. 34
In the news today: Lawmakers propose a new bill to provide free breakfast and lunch for all Wisconsin students and Universities of Wisconsin proposes a $32 million workforce development plan. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 06, 2023•6 min•Ep. 33
In the news today: Republicans move forward with plans to impeach a Wisconsin elections administrator, law firms warn universities to crack down on antisemitism on campus and the war between Russia and Ukraine comes to a stalemate. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 02, 2023•6 min•Ep. 32
In the news today: Bipartisan mental health crisis center legislation receives public hearings in the state senate and assembly, the new U.S. Speaker of the House collaborated with a conversion therapy group in the early 2000's and the American Cancer Society encourages more lung cancer screenings. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
Nov 01, 2023•5 min•Ep. 31
In the news today: Madison Metro Transit treats bed bugs in two buses and one facility, Governor Evers sues Wisconsin's republican legislature for obstructing basic government functions and Hawaii moves to designate state land for wildfire memorial and fire debris disposal. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 31, 2023•6 min•Ep. 30
In the news today: Governor Tony Evers urges the Wisconsin Supreme Court for new legislative maps before the next election and the Biden administration moves toward a narrower student loan relief plan Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 30, 2023•7 min•Ep. 29
In the news today: A new wolf management plan passes in Wisconsin and the U.S. House of Representatives elects a new speaker. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 26, 2023•6 min•Ep. 28
In the news today: the Wisconsin State Building Commission approves nearly $400 million for projects statewide and former President Trump is fined for violating a limited gag order. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 26, 2023•5 min•Ep. 27
In the news today: Wisconsin's attorney general joins a lawsuit against Meta and the death toll in Gaza rises above 5,000 as a result of Israel's continued bombing. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 24, 2023•8 min•Ep. 26
In the news today: Governor Evers allocates $402 million to combat polluted drinking water in Wisconsin. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 23, 2023•5 min•Ep. 25
In the news today: The man who brought guns to the Wisconsin Capitol building twice is banned from the Capitol Square area and Representative Jim Jordan plans to stay in the race for House Speaker. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 19, 2023•4 min•Ep. 24
In the news today: A second prisoner dies this year at Waupun Correctional Institution, the U.S. House of Representatives fails to elect a new speaker on a second ballot and India's supreme court votes against legalizing same-sex marriage. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 18, 2023•4 min•Ep. 23
In the news today: House Republicans reject Jim Jordan on the first ballot for Speaker of the House and Joe Biden announces he will be visiting Israel. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 17, 2023•5 min•Ep. 22
In the news today: Governor Evers finds new funding to continue a Wisconsin childcare program and India's Supreme Court is set to rule on same-sex marriage. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 16, 2023•6 min•Ep. 21
In the news today: The Wisconsin Assembly passes three anti-transgender bills and Social Security benefits will increase in 2024. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 12, 2023•6 min•Ep. 20
In the news today: A Texas teacher is under scrutiny for giving students melatonin gummies and House Republicans nominate a new candidate for Speaker of the House. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 11, 2023•4 min•Ep. 19
In the news today: Wisconsin Republicans are advised not to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz and Madison Metropolitan School District sees an increase in enrollment. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 11, 2023•6 min•Ep. 18
In the news today: The Wisconsin Supreme Court votes to limit eviction records for tenants and Nikki Haley's presidential campaign receives an increase in funding. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 09, 2023•6 min•Ep. 17
In the news today: A man is arrested after bringing a gun into the Wisconsin capitol building and President Biden's dog is not longer living in the White House. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
Oct 05, 2023•6 min•Ep. 16