articles tagged "Molly Stentz"
The Spring Election Results
Wednesday, 3 April 2013 | buzz
On Wednesday, April 3, 2013, Molly Stentz joined the 8 O’Clock Buzz with Jan Miyasaki to bring you the spring election results. Molly Stentz is the News and Public Affairs Facilitator at WORT. Listen to the audio below: more »
Long Range Planning for WORT
Tuesday, 29 January 2013 | A Public Affair
On Tuesday January 29th, Molly Stentz subbing for Anjuli Brekke, spoke with Johanna Coenen, WORT’s new Long Range Plan Project Coordinator. more »
Molly Stentz – Election Coverage
Wednesday, 7 November 2012 | buzz
On Wednesday November 7, our host Jan Miyasaki spoke with WORT News and Public Affairs Facilitator Molly Stentz about the November 6 elections. WORT had a four hour coverage of the elections on Nov 6 night. Molly reports on some of the highlights from last night, including the local elections. She talks about Tammy Baldwin, “…We have not only our first gay Senator, but also our first female Senator, from Wisconsin. So Tammy Baldwin continues to break records and break through glass ceilings here in Wisconsin, and continues to represent that streak in Wisconsin politics of independent thinkers. People that buck the status quo…” Molly also reports on the other highlights; the State Senate did return to the control of the Republicans, picking up two seats – the seat held by Jessica King for the 18th Senate District as well as the seat formerly held by Jim Holperin. Explains Molly, “That gives the Republicans a comfortable majority in the State Senate, adding to their hefty control of the State Assembly. It means that in addition to the Governor’s Office, all three bodies are controlled by Republicans, meaning its going to be an interesting year for politics in the State Legislature next year. They’re in a stronger position now than even in 2011. What happened last night is that the two seats that the Democrats picked up in the recall were effectively just switched back.” Robin Vos was predicted to have leadership in the Assembly. Paul Ryan, who also ran for re-election for US House District 1, will return to congress. Also victorious was Mark Pocan, who is now the congressman for US House District 2. He spoke with Norm Stockwell from the Monona Terrace, “This district has a long reputation of a strong fighting progressive spirits. Im up for that, and i’m going to make sure that I do my best to represent our district in congress and be ready on day one.” Jan asks about the voter turnout from yesterday. Says Molly, “It was high.. it was a record. The state elections board was projecting three million voters statewide.” Also present were international election observers present in Madison to monitor the elections. They will be holding a press conference later today. Listen to the entire interview here: more »
Post-Election Analysis
Wednesday, 7 November 2012 | A Public Affair
On Wednesday November 7th, the day after the Presidential election, News Coordinator Molly Stentz brought listeners valuable post-election analysis to help us understand the future implications of Tuesday’s election. She opened the lines up to listeners to share their questions and opinions regarding Tuesday’s national and local elections. ABC news wrote after President Obama’s win: “In a victory speech studded with the soaring rhetoric that first drew voters to him in 2008, Obama reminded the electorate what was still on his agenda — immigration reform, climate change and job creation. ‘Tonight, you voted for action not politics as usual.” he told supporters in Chicago. “You elected us to focus on your job, not ours.’ Obama told Romney supporters that ‘I have listened to you… you have made me a better president.’ He added, ‘I return to the White House more determined, more inspired than ever.’The election is a validation, if not an overwhelming mandate, in support of the president’s policies of the last four years, which included a major overhaul of the healthcare system and a drawdown of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.” Here in Wisconsin, Tammy Baldwin defeated Tommy Thomson. The Washington Post wrote regarding her success in the state: “Baldwin will take over for retiring Sen. Herb Kohl (D); she will be Wisconsin’s first female senator and the country’s first openly gay senator. But, she told supporters at a party in Madison, ‘I didn’t run to make history. I ran to make a difference.’ She reached out to her opponent and his supporters, promising to represent all Wisconsinites. ‘Tommy and I didn’t agree on much in this campaign but there can be no doubt that he shares my love for Wisconsin,” she said. “And even at the end of a long and sometimes bitter campaign, I’m still grateful for his service to our state.’ Baldwin’s win was part of several key ones for Senate Democrats that will help them retain their majority.” Read more about Obama’s victory speech: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/president-obama-wins-reelection-promises-best/story?id=17655541#.UJwJoJHXgs4 Read more from the Washington Post regarding Tammy Baldwin’s win: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/11/07/tammy-baldwin-declares-victory/ Listen to the entire show: more »
Split Show: Pre-Election Coverage and Preview of the Upcoming WI Book Festival
Monday, 5 November 2012 | A Public Affair
On Monday November 5th, host John Quinlan spoke with WORT News Coordinator Molly Stentz and Culture Editor of The Progressive Magazine Elizabeth DiNovella about President Obama’s visit to Madison during a tour of final campaign stops before Tuesday’s election. They also discussed voting and the possible outcomes of the Presidential election. In the second half of the program, John spoke to Alison Jonse Chaim and Megan Katz, Director and Managing Director of the Wisconsin Book Festival, about the upcoming events and literary festivities. President Obama returned to our hometown Madison, Wisconsin for a final campaign rally. Bruce Springsteen joined him for a final burst of enthusiasm and a musical introduction aimed at bringing voters to the polls. Over 18,000 people attended stretching from Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the steps of the Capitol. Retiring Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl and Democratic candidate Tammy Baldwin also spoke at the event. According to the WI Book Festival Website, “The Wisconsin Book Festival is a free, five-day program of public events that takes place every Fall in downtown Madison. It is the state’s largest literary festival, drawing thousands of attendees annually. Since its inception in 2002, the Wisconsin Book Festival has been a showcase for literary talent from across the state of Wisconsin and beyond. It is a forum for people to come together and sit face to face and side by side, to talk and listen, whisper, laugh, cry, sing, sign, write notes, tell jokes, and give voice to their ideas.” Learn more about Obama’s trip to Madison: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-thousands-line-up-to-see-obama-in-madison-20121105,0,6384029.story Read more about the Wisconsin Book Festival: http://www.wisconsinbookfestival.org/overview Listen to the entire show: more »