Here's your local news for Thursday, May 29, 2025: We outline the spate of proposals in the 2025 Equality Agenda, Learn how to participate in Dane County's new food scraps program, Get the details on MMSD's 2026 budget proposal, Hear how a local nonprofit is faring after the loss of AmeriCorps funding, Share deck safety advice, Dig for historical t…

Nurses at UnityPoint Health Meriter Hospital in Madison go on strike, the rank-and-file of UAW Local 291 will look at the latest management proposals as the strike continues at Cummins in Oshkosh, Labor Radio talks to Christine Vitel of AFGE 777 representing TSA workers, unions organize to resist federal spending cuts, mental health workers of the …

Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, May 28, 2025: We hear the potential, local impacts of the Republican budget bill making its way through Congress, Get to know Matt Tucker, director of Madison's Building Inspection Division, Learn how a grassroots movement is working to halt US support of Israel, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report …

In this episode: The nurses begin their planned strike at Meriter Hospital Democratic legislators lay out their budget priorities We hear from Andrew Bahl about his new piece in the Capital Times about AI court interpreters. Activist Bill Hogseth lays out his idea for how to maintain democratic participation. The Milkweed discusses the pitfalls of …

Mark and Thomas return with episode nine of Scenes! At lunchtime, the café is lively as guests enjoy coffee and fresh pastries. But at a small table by the window, a young woman is lost in thought—until a phone call brings her to tears. While Erna is busy with a broken cash register, the narrator decides to step in, offering a simple act of kindnes…

Here's your local news for Monday, May 26, 2025: We head downtown for a Memorial Day rally and community gathering, Check in on Madison's Office of the Independent Monitor following their public presentation this weekend, Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead, Mark the anniversary of an uprising in Wales, Teach you how to make a …

The South Central Federation of Labor holds its annual Bean Feed to raise funds for its COPE, a Wisconsin expert discusses the likely effect of Medicaid cuts on working people in the wake of the federal bill granting huge tax cuts to the rich, nurses at Meriter Hospital in Madison talk to Labor Radio ahead of their strike starting May 27th, UAW Loc…

Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.

Here's your local news for Thursday, May 22, 2025: We hear state Democrats' proposal to preserve Child Care Counts, Check in on the Pierce County residents challenging a dairy farm's mega-expansion, Meet a candidate running for the vacant seat on the county board, Explain a loophole in Wisconsin's open records law, Prepare for Memorial Day weekend …

Here's your local news for Wednesday, May 21, 2025: We get the details on Madison's new property tax base report, as city leaders gear up for the next budget process, Meet a candidate running for the vacant seat on the county board, Reflect on the importance of DEI with a national leader in education, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report…

Mark and Thomas return with another engaging episode of Scenes! As the late shift winds down, Felix insists on staying longer, keeping busy while the narrator locks up. But when asked why he’s avoiding going home, he finally confesses—he’s dropped out of university but hasn’t told his parents yet. Felix knows they’ll be disappointed, and as an only…

Here's your local news for Tuesday, May 20, 2025: We head to the Capitol for a press conference demanding action on gun violence, Share the details on a bill that seeks to incentivize film production in Wisconsin, Get the latest updates on sustainability efforts in Dane County, Investigate the "cheese" in Kraft Mac-N-Cheese, Explore how food tours …

Here's your local news for Monday, May 19, 2025: We find out how Madison Public Library is celebrating a big anniversary, Hear what rural leaders had to say at a summit this month in Iowa, Get an inside look into the Republican Party of Wisconsin's annual convention this weekend, Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead, Mark the an…

Workers at Group Health Collective in Madison are demanding union recognition from GHC management amidst charges of union busting, Meriter nurses have set a strike date and discuss that state of negotiations with Labor Radio, Voces de la Frontera and organized labor rally for indicted Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan while federal ICE terror continues,…

Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.

Here's your local news for Thursday, May 15, 2025: We share an update on a bid to lower the voting age in local school district elections, Learn the long history behind a bill that got bipartisan support this week in the state Legislature, Outline the pros and cons of vinyl siding, Celebrate Madison's newest mural, Get nostalgic with outgoing News …

Here's your local news for Wednesday, May 14, 2025: We outline the flurry of labor activity in the local healthcare industry, Explore the patchwork of cell phone policies in K-12 schools across the state, Get a live report from a rally at the state Capitol, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to 1966…

Mark and Thomas return with another Chapter of Scenes! Every day at exactly three o’clock, Charlotte arrives at the café for coffee, cake, and conversation. Today, she shares the latest neighbourhood gossip—though Erna is, as always, far more discreet with such things. Meanwhile, another customer is quietly adjusting to a big change—her youngest so…

Here's your local news for Tuesday, May 13, 2025: We head downtown to speak with the child care advocates rallying outside the state Capitol, Find out why a local group wants Madison to eliminate parking mandates, Take a look at how federal funding cuts to WIC, SNAP, and other essential programs affect vulnerable people, Debut a new feature that ex…

Here's your local news for Monday, May 12, 2025: We get the details on three criminal justice bills making their way through the state Legislature, Check in with a pair of immigration attorneys three months after President Trump's return to the Oval Office, Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead, Celebrate Stevie Wonder's birthday…

Labor Radio speaks to workers affected by federal cuts in the Americorps program and in public broadcasting, how US Labor Department cuts will affect workers, there are new directors of the Social Security system and of the postal service, a federal judge orders the release from ICE captivity of graduate student and SEIU member Rumeysa Ozturk and h…

Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.

Here's your local news for Thursday, May 8, 2025: We share an inside look into this afternoon's state budget meeting, Outline what happened at yesterday's chaotic public hearing in the Assembly Committee on Judiciary, Hear how a state Democrat is renewing the push for a task force combating violence against Black women, Discuss the ongoing struggle…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, May 7, 2025: We hear how UW-Madison student activists are faring, one year after the Gaza solidarity encampment occupied Library Mall, Learn how the state's budget process works...and get some predictions for the most contentious items this go-around, Discuss an exhibition celebrating Hmong history and resilien…

Mark and Thomas return with an emotional new episode of Scenes! It’s late in the evening, and Johanna is still sitting at her table, lost in thought. She’s usually happy to chat with Erna, but today, something is different. After some gentle encouragement, Johanna finally admits what’s been bothering her—her close university friend Nadine is leavin…

Here's your local news for Tuesday, May 6, 2025: We visit a Willy Street business just days after a vehicle collided with their storefront, Learn how a statewide program helps landowners save money and protect the environment, Ask a retired municipal judge for his take on Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest, Share a slew of updates in dairy industry news, …

Here's your local news for Monday, May 5, 2025: We head to downtown Madison for this year's Day Without Immigrants march, Learn how the Children's Theater of Madison is taking adults to task in their latest show, Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead, Consider the impacts of a New Deal-era program, Teach you how to make a popular…

Multiple May Day marches and rallies in Milwaukee, Madison, and around the state continue in Madison on May 2, the South Central Federation of Labor holds its annual Workers Memorial Day remembrance, Marquette University faculty and staff and staff are demanding recognition of their union, proposed changes to Wisconsin's unemployment insurance syst…

Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.

Here's your local news for Thursday, May 1— Local utilities are requesting rate increases, A donation helps Wisconsin Humanities stay afloat, While Dairy Drive is headed for closure this fall due to insufficient funding. Plus, it's May Day, the international celebration of workers, with protests in both Madison and Milwaukee. And our features talk …

Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 30, 2025: We get the details on a proposal responding to the recent rash of attacks on Madison bus drivers, Hear what legal experts have to say about Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest, Discuss the benefits of youth apprenticeships, Explore shifting protest strategies at UW-Madison, Broadcast the most …

Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 29, 2025: We outline the findings in an internal investigation of Madison's uncounted absentee ballots last fall, Hear what labor organizers had to say during yesterday's Workers Memorial Day celebration, Get the details on a petition urging the governor to appoint pro-labor representatives to the UW System…

Here's your local news for Monday, April 28, 2025: We catch you up on what's happened since Judge Hannah Dugan's high profile arrest on Friday, Find out why Wisconsin joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's anti-DEI orders, Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead, Learn how a secret collective provided r…

Protests are quickly called in Milwaukee as the federal government arrests Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan for not submitting to ICE, UFCW members at a Minneapolis food co-op stand up for freedom of expression while that freedom comes under attack across the country, May Day and May 2 marches and rallies include a May 1 high school student-organiz…

Here's your local news for Thursday, April 24, 2025: We find out why the Beacon unexpectedly closed all day yesterday, Detail a new report that found a rising number of unhoused students in Wisconsin public schools, Hear the mission behind UNA-USA Dane County's second annual "Women's Summit," Learn about a state office that answers the public's ope…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 23, 2025: We speak with lobbyists who want state lawmakers to repeal Wisconsin's anti-boycott law, Attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wisconsin History Center, Find out how Madison's Social Security office is faring, amid understaffing and a controversial policy change, Recap why UW-Madison staf…

Mark and Thomas return with another lively episode of Scenes! This time, the gentlemen’s weekly Canasta match takes centre stage — especially as Heinz keeps winning, much to Siegfried’s frustration! While the game unfolds, the café is quieter than usual, giving the narrator time to clean the clogged coffee machine. But just as it’s taken apart, two…

Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 22, 2025: We find out how a new coalition is fostering conversations about climate change, Get the details on a report examining Wisconsin industry pre- and post-tariffs, Discuss state and national labor issues with a local attorney, Explain why Madison is a dairy marketing hub, Take a field trip to Troy Fa…

Here's your local news for Monday, April 21, 2025: We outline the decision in a case challenging the governor's headline-grabbing partial veto, Head downtown for this weekend's buy-in event at the Dane County Farmers Market, Examine the background and politics of SCOTUS' longest-serving justice, Celebrate Belle Case La Follette's birthday, Review t…

Madison holds rallies for a union-sponsored call to support higher education and another for child care providers on Child Care Advocacy Day, UAW Local 291 holds a rally and march in Oshkosh as its strike against Cummins continues into its second month, about a third of Internal Revenue Service workers may be gone by the end of this year, a whistle…

Here's your local news for Thursday, April 17, 2025: We head to Library Mall for a rally pressuring UW higher-ups to resist the Trump administration, Highlight Black maternal health disparities and the community-based efforts working towards a solution, Find out how yesterday's announcement fast-tracking the Enbridge 5 pipeline could affect ongoing…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 16, 2025: We take a closer look at the U.S. Save Act, Learn how Sun Prairie's council voted last night on a police tech budget request, Check in with the RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center ahead of their move next month, Discuss the making of the Daily Cardinal's special issue on immigration, Broadcast t…

Mark and Thomas return with another engaging episode of Scenes! In this Chapter, the café is busier than usual for a weekday, and among the customers, something special is happening. At the large family table, a young woman seems anxious while her boyfriend reassures her. Her elegantly dressed parents sit across from them, clearly unimpressed. But …

Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 15, 2025: We head to the state Capitol for a Tax Day sit-in, Check in with a now-former Dane County supervisor who was priced out of her district in downtown Madison, Dissect a high-profile newspaper ad defending Roundup's corporate manufacturers, Take stock of Wisconsin's roughly 4,000 dams, Explore how de…

Here's your local news for Monday, April 14, 2025: We hear prison reform advocates' key goals for this spring, Get the details on a bill that would bring the question of campaign spending directly to Wisconsin voters, Find out why a measure that would make gun safes tax-free is getting bipartisan support, Share the local government's calendar for t…

UnityPoint-Meriter nurses and their supporters rally for a fair contract and promise to strike if hospital management doesn't come through in bargaining, Labor Radio speaks to folks marching at Madison's version of the national Hands Off rally, a local worker wins a wage theft case but the company has yet to pay up, UAW President Shawn Fain address…

Here's your local news for Thursday, April 10, 2025: We get the answer to another lingering question from last week's local election, Hear the details on a new investigation that tracked the exploding use of bail jumping charges in Wisconsin, Respond to some open records FAQs, Hear what's biting in the Madison area, Check in on the Mingos' rollerco…

Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 9, 2025: We check in on statewide and local food programs as they navigate federal funding cuts, Preview what's on the docket for Wisconsin's highest court, Learn about an immigrant rights group on the UW-Madison campus, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time …

Mark and Thomas are back with another episode of Scenes! In this chapter, the café is busier than ever, as customers fill the space on a sunny Sunday. Regulars enjoy their routines, new visitors discover Erna’s charm, and the rhubarb cake disappears faster than ever. While Erna thrives on the lively atmosphere, chatting and sharing her wisdom, Feli…