After years of discussions and public push back, in April the Air National Guard made their final decision to station a squadron of F-35 fighter jets in Madison. Though the decision has already been made, activist and Madison residents continue to voice opposition. Today on the show, we talk to Tehmina Islam from Eken Park […]
Defense Analyst Pierre Sprey Voices Opposition to the F-35s
As part of our ongoing coverage of the F-35 fighter jets, today Allen is joined by defense analyst Pierre Sprey, an outspoken critic of the F-35s who raises serious concerns about their safety. Over the course of the hour, Sprey makes the case for how the F-35s weaken US air power and why opposing them […]
The Real Costs of the F-35s with Rebecca Kemble and Dylan Brogan
Today, we continue our ongoing conversation about the Air Force’s intention to site a fleet of F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field in Madison. “What has been scarce in this debate is actual information,” says alder Rebecca Kemble. She and journalist Dylan Brogan join Allen in the studio today to get down to the facts […]
Context on the F-35s from Retired Air Force Colonel Rosanne Greco
If you live in Madison, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about the fleet of F-35 fighter jets the Air Force is considering siting at Truax Field. We have covered this topic on the show in recent weeks, and today we revisit the F-35s on the final day of the public comment period on the […]
What the Madison Delegation to Vermont Learned About F-35s
Madison has been in an ongoing public debate about the possible siting of F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field. For today’s F-35 update episode, we speak with Representative Chris Taylor and Amelia Royko-Maurer, both of whom were part of a delegation of Madison-area community leaders and elected officials who traveled to Burlington, Vermont last week […]
WORT Week In Review for October 11th, 2019
In this October 11th edition, we dig into a proposal to help the City of Madison’s public golf courses, hear about the state’s resolution to support F-35 fighter jets, examine some lawmakers’ attempt to define “meat,” and talk to WPR reporters about a new podcast looking back on a high-speed rail legacy that could have […]
