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WSUM Daily Newscast

WSUM News Team compiles recent news in under 5 minutes every Monday through Thursday. Originally aired on the 91.7 FM stream, each newscast is re-posted in audio form.
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October 1, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: Trump plans a rally in Dane County ahead of the vice presidential candidate debate, CNN introduces a paywall and Twik Trip rolls out electric vehicle charging stations, while Iran fires missiles in Israel. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Oct 01, 20244 minEp. 105

September 30, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: strikes line ports down the coats of the U.S., Trump spoke at a Wisconsin rally over the weekend and the US adds military troops to the Middle East. Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Sep 30, 20244 minEp. 104

May 2, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: Pro-Palestine protest organizers met with members of UW administration this morning. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

May 02, 20242 minEp. 103

May 1, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: Police dismantled the Gaza solidarity encampments on Library Mall and the suspect in the Mt. Horeb active shooter threat is announced dead and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem faces backlash for killing her dog. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

May 01, 20245 minEp. 102

April 30, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: The Gaza solidarity encampment on Library Mall is still going strong. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 30, 20241 minEp. 101

April 29, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: Students for Justice in Palestine organize a protest on Library Mall and the CDC finds cases of HIV contraction linked to an unlicensed spa. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 29, 20247 minEp. 100

April 25, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: The University of Southern California cancels their main stage graduation ceremony, citing concerns about ongoing campus protests against the Israel-Palestine war. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 25, 20242 minEp. 99

April 24, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: Argentinian students protest higher public education budget cuts and President Joe Biden passes an aid package. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 24, 20243 minEp. 98

April 23, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: Chancellor Mnookin sits down with student news outlets and the FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 23, 20243 minEp. 97

April 22, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: the Dean of UW’s College of Engineering steps down and Governor Evers signs an order in honor of Earth Day. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 22, 20242 minEp. 96

April 18, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: 12 jurors have been selected for Trump’s hush money trial and the US and UK place sanctions on Iran. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 18, 20243 minEp. 95

April 17, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: the Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Mayorkas and President Biden calls for steel tariffs. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 17, 20243 minEp. 94

April 15, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: Gov. Tony Evers and the Legislature can’t seem to agree on how to combat PFAS. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 16, 20242 minEp. 93

April 15, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: State Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley declines to run for another term and UWPD will offer free repair vouchers to drivers. Paige Stevenson has the story. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 15, 20245 minEp. 92

April 11, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: The new MMSD superintendent, Joe Gothard, visits staff and students and OJ Simpson announced dead. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 11, 20243 minEp. 91

April 10, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: New York City launches a campaign to sterilize rats and Sauk Prairie Healthcare Foundation offers free mental health training resources. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 10, 20243 minEp. 90

April 9, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: The Arizona State Supreme Court reinstates a near-total abortion ban and the EPA limits toxic pollution from chemical plants. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 09, 20243 minEp. 89

April 8, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: President Biden pays a visit to Madison and schools across Wisconsin are now required to teach Asian American and Hmong history. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 08, 20244 minEp. 88

April 4, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: in-state tuition will increase at a few UW System schools and President Biden urges Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to protect civilians in Gaza. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 04, 20242 minEp. 87

April 3, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: Joe Parisi steps down as Dane County executive and a powerful; earthquake devastates Taiwan. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 03, 20244 minEp. 86

April 2, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: the cost of college is soaring nationwide. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 02, 20242 minEp. 85

April 1, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: a new exhibit opens at the Wisconsin Historical Society and Meta’s oversight board seeks to lift a ban. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Apr 01, 20244 minEp. 84

March 21, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: Surgeons transplant a genetically modified pig kidney into a living person. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Mar 21, 202455 secEp. 83

March 20, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: Governor Tony Evers signs an electric vehicle bill and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar steps down. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Mar 20, 20243 minEp. 82

March 19, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: Wisconsin Medicaid recipients are getting access to the first OTC birth control pill, known as Opill. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Mar 19, 20243 minEp. 81

March 18, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: The EPA bans asbestos and President Vladimir Putin wins the Russian Presidential election. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Mar 19, 20244 minEp. 80

March 14, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: Vice President Harris makes a historic visit to a clinic that performs abortions. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Mar 14, 20242 minEp. 79

March 13 2024, Daily Newscast

In the news today: James Beeby is appointed the new Chancellor of UW-La Crosse and a new bill could mean the end of TikTok. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Mar 13, 20243 minEp. 78

March 12, 2024 Daily Newscast

In the news today: The Wisconsin Legislature passes a transgender athlete ban. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Mar 12, 20243 minEp. 77

March 11, 2024 Daily Newscasts

In the news today: ASM Elections open, Virginia ends legacy admissions and South Korea sends military doctors to civilian hospitals. Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Mar 11, 20245 minEp. 76
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