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They're the "Click and Clack" of Wisconsin politics. Scott Milfred, editorial page editor for the Wisconsin State Journal, and Phil Hands, the newspaper's political cartoonist, analyze the most important issues and debates from the Badger State with political independence and a sense of humor. Instead of tedious talking points from the left and the right, "Center Stage" broadcasts from the sensible center with audio clips from the Wisconsin Capitol, from State Journal editorial board meeting ...
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Tawsif Anam is nationally published writer, and an award-winning public policy professional and speaker. He is an immigrant from Bangladesh, and now a United States citizen.Tawsif Anam’s writings have appeared in USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Boston Globe, The Western Journal, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and more.Tawsif comments on a wide range of topics, ranging from current affairs in politics ...
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The Lee Weather Team hosts a fast-paced weekly podcast that tackles hot topics (and cold!) plus what’s trending in meteorology, science and climate. The show isn't limited to hard science as our hosts and guests tug at your emotions from stories out in the elements. The Lee Weather team features Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispa ...
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Front Page

Wisconsin State Journal

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Front Page is a podcast that takes a look back at some of the Wisconsin State Journal's most interesting recent stories, and provides a glimpse behind the scenes at the reporting process that goes into the creation of those stories. For more information on the stories or reporters in each episode, visit madison.com/wsj.
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The S-Files

Serve Wisconsin

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Welcome to The S-Files, which is sponsored by Serve Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s National and Community Service Board. The S-Files is your look into the impacts and stories of AmeriCorps members and volunteers serving throughout the State of Wisconsin. Each episode, we will be digging into their Service Stories, or S-Files, to learn about the people and programs whose service is meeting critical needs across Wisconsin and enriching the lives of the people and communities they serve.
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Archive: JS on Politics

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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JS on Politics is a weekly look at the people and politics of swing-state Wisconsin, featuring updates from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's political team in Washington, Madison and Milwaukee.
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Vote 2018 Election Podcast

State-by-state election coverage with political journalists across America

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There is nothing more dangerous than an educated voter. The Vote 2018 Election Podcast will give you the insight you need to make an informed decision at the polls this year. We'll take you state to state to learn about all of the biggest upcoming races in the 2018 mid-term election year, hearing from political journalists from all over the nation for a fact-based discussion about our upcoming races. We provide the information, you make the decision. #VOTE2018
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.49 The first Trump vs. Biden presidential debate of the 2024 election season is coming up on June 27, 2024. There is a lot of excitement surrounding this debate. In this episode, I discuss some expectations regarding this presidential debate. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally publ…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.48 Reportedly, Donald Trump has made up his mind about who his running mate will be. There is a lot of excitement about whose name Trump will announce. In this episode, I discuss the matter. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy profession…
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Milfred and Hands play audio clips from the Wisconsin State Journal editorial board's meeting with Madison's new school superintendent, Joe Gothard. The Madison native, former La Follette coach and principal who left the Capitol City to run the bigger St. Paul, Minnesota, school district. Now he's back for the top job here. Gothard talks about prio…
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In this episode of The S-Files, we are exploring the service done by AmeriCorps member Kathy Esposito, who served this year with Schools of Hope at Lowell Elementary in Madison. Kathy discusses her service this year as a literacy tutor, from helping some of her students learn their alphabet and letter sounds to helping others build up their skills …
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.47 The American people recently saw a glaring example of Chuck Schumer pretending to be a regular guy. On the other hand, Joe Biden and his administration are pretending to solve problems, while creating problems that adversely affect Americans. In this economy, basic necessities (…
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Hurricane season has arrived and all signs are pointing to a very busy year. Dr. Mike Brennan, the director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center, joins the Lee Weather Team this week to discuss everything you need to know for the 2024 season. Brennan and the team break down the number of storms expected and the reasons why this season is expected to…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.46 Donald Trump said that if he does not win, then there's going to be a depression like in 1929. It is true that our country is going through tremendous economic challenges. And it does seem that we are heading towards a severe depression. In this episode, I discuss some of the pr…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.45 Former President Donald Trump may not be allowed to enter a long list of dozens of countries, because of the guilty verdict against him following the trial that took place in New York. The list of countries that ban entry for "felons" includes some major U.S. allies and trade pa…
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Milfred and Hands analyze the impact of Donald Trump's guilty verdicts on his bid to win the crucial swing state of Wisconsin this fall. Trump had been slightly ahead of President Joe Biden in the latest Marquette Law School poll of statewide voters. Will Trump's convictions for falsifying business records to cover up hush-money payments to a porn …
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.44 Following a trial, a jury in a New York has delivered a verdict to convict Donald Trump on 34 counts. The radical left is cheering. The freedom-loving Americans are worried about the future of our country. In this episode, I discuss what I believe will happening following the ve…
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In this episode of The S-Files, we are exploring the service done by AmeriCorps member Rowan Russell-Berry, who is currently serving with Schools of Hope at Lake View Elementary in Madison. Rowan discusses their service this year as a literacy tutor, describing the different activities they are doing with and their work coordinating and supporting …
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.43 The Democrats are in a panic mode right now, because they realize that the Americans are rejecting their left-wing policies. As we approach the November 2024 election, the Democrats seeming to be hoping for Hollywood celebrities to come to the rescue. Will Hollywood come to resc…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.42 Donald Trump has recently held campaign rallies in New Jersey and New York, both of which are "blue" states. Many people are wondering: Why is Trump campaigning in Democrat-heavy states? And then many are wondering: Will Donald Trump continue campaigning in these "blue" states a…
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Summer travel season is here! This week, The Weather Channel's Jen Carfagno joins the team to share her weather coverage travel stories. Hurricanes and snowstorms can be harrowing and bring their own set of challenges, but she also shares her more comforting travel stories to Punxsatawney each year for Groundhog Day. We want to hear from you! Have …
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Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the anticipation of beach days, barbecues and, unfortunately, the potential for extreme weather. In this episode of Across the Sky, meteorologists Sean Sublette, Matt Holiner and Joe Martucci discuss the summer weather outlook for 2024, from the bustling Jersey Shore to heat-weary Texas. We delve …
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.41 Americans continue to struggle in this economy, due to inflation and many other crises. Are we in an economic prison? In this episode, I discuss the need for relief. I also talk about the importance of Wisconsin in national politics, and I also share some thoughts from an excell…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.40 The left-wing activists are trying to slow down Donald Trump's campaign by throwing legal challenges at him. The New York trial is the biggest example of that. In this episode, I discuss how the New York trial against Donald Trump is affecting the 2024 presidential campaign. ABO…
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Tornado history goes beyond path lengths and EF ratings. Since 2016, Jennifer Narramore — owner and co-founder of Tornado Talk — and her team have been bringing forward tornado survival stories from the last 70 years. Whether the stories come from massive super outbreaks or isolated storms, their first-person interviews with those who were impacted…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.39 From an economy of abundance, we are now in a state of financial crisis. In this economy, people are having to make tough choices as their wages and salaries are not keeping up with the increases in prices in the economy. As the Biden administration's economic policies cause wid…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.38 With the Biden administration in charge, we continue to see how illegal immigrants are getting "free stuff" while American citizens continue to suffer financially. There are American seniors in need. Many veterans need help that they are not receiving. Many American children are…
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You can't talk about air travel without talking about weather. That's why all major airlines employ their own team of meteorologists. But what are their specifc responsibilities and how do they help get the planes where they need to be? David Dillahunt, the chief meteorologist at Southwest Airlines, joins the podcast to explain how he and his team …
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As severe storm season nears its peak, we tackle some persistent myths about lightning and why they have continued for so long. Meteorologist and lightning expert Chris Vagasky joins the team to explain why no place outside is safe during a thunderstorm and what lightning detection notifications on your weather app are really telling you. He also d…
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Negative stories about climate change come at us every day, but there are positive stories bubbling up that illustrate the innovations being made to slow the pace of the warming climate and conserve the environment. In honor of Earth Day, CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir joins the podcast to share some of those stories from his travels. …
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.37 With the Biden administration in charge, our economy has been heading in the wrong direction. Inflation is hurting American consumers. Inflation is adversely affecting each and every aspect of our lives. In this episode, I discuss the impact of inflation on groceries, housing ma…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.36 Mayor Quinton Lucas of Kansas City is inviting migrants to the city. Is he trying to make Kansas City the new "sanctuary city" for illegal immigrants? Also, why are Democrats so obsessed about helping migrants? In this episode, I discuss these issues. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nat…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.35 Chicago is a "blue" city, meaning, Democrats are in political power in the city. In fact, Illinois is a "blue" state, where Democrats have overwhelming power in the political arena. However, given the ongoing crises in Chicago, the question we must ask is: Are Democrats losing t…
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In this episode of The S-Files, we are exploring the service done by AmeriCorps member Angelica Morales, who is currently serving her fourth AmeriCorps term with the Wisconsin Association for Homeless and Runaway Services (WAHRS) at Pathfinders in Milwaukee. Angelica discusses her service over the last four years at the Pathfinders Youth Shelter, w…
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How you get weather information is changing and changing fast. First came newspapers, then came television, but increasingly, people are getting their forecasts on digital platforms, including news websites, social media, and weather apps. With explosive growth in this sector, some meteorologists have chosen to focus on digital exclusively. In this…
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Colorado State University, one of the premier organizations behind hurricane seasonal forecasting, has issued its most aggressive April hurricane outlook on record — with 23 named storms forecast for the 2024 Atlantic season. Alex DesRosiers from Colorado State joins the team this week to talk about why this season is expected to be so active. He a…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.34 The Great American Total Solar Eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024. The path of totality will touch 15 states. In this episode, I discuss the opportunities and risks pertaining to the total solar eclipse. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning pu…
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Milfred and Hands react to Donald Trump's first visit this year to Wisconsin, the crucial swing state he badly needs to win in November. Hands compares his hardcore devotees to a Grateful Dead following. Milfred counters Trump's dark take on Whitewater -- both its accuracy and political impact. Our political podcasters play clips from the rally and…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.33 The city of Chicago is facing public health challenges. Infectious illnesses such as tuberculosis and measles have been detected in the migrant population in Chicago. Now, people are wondering if the tuberculosis and measles outbreak will spread across the country? In this episo…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.32 There are questions about who Donald Trump would pick as his running mate. Given the political rivalry between for South Carolina Governor and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and Donald Trump, many believe that she will not be selected to run with Trump …
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After the warmest winter on record in the United States, trees are budding and blooming early in much of the country. What does that mean for pollen and allergy seasons now and in the future? And how does that impact fruits like peaches, cherries, and apples later in the season? Theresa Crimmins from the National Phenology Network at the University…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.31 The city of Chicago is in decline. Rising crimes, increasing homelessness, surging house prices, and widespread rat infestation are hurting the people of Chicago. In this episode, I discuss these issues. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public p…
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Special Edition of "Across the Sky" It's our FIRST special edition episode and it's for a very timely guest. College basketball statistician Ken Pomeroy (aka KenPom) comes on the podcast to talk about his wildly popular basketball analytics website. Why is he on? He's a meteorologist! Ken explains how he made the seamless transition from understand…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.30 In New York City, the liberal politicians are trying to disenfranchise the American voters. In this episode, I discuss the matter. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private…
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Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text message S.9 E.29 Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the president of Mexico, has placed a series of demands before the United States. He wants the United States to meet his demands, or the flow of migrants will continue. What are these demands? In this episode, I discuss the matter. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam…
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