Simpson Street Free Press uses the power of journalism to help build academic confidence among a diverse group of students, who write about everything from polar bears to space exploration to the history of Black journalists. Today on the show, we get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at this award-winning teen newspaper with managing editor Taylor […]
Media and Democracy in 2020
In the aftermath of Tuesday’s debate and with the November election fast approaching, today Allen spends the hour with co-pilot Bert Zipperer and media scholar Bob McChesney to talk about why independent media is vital for democracy. Their conversation covers a variety of topics, from the presidential debate to sports during COVID-19 to news deserts […]
On Corruption in America with Sarah Chayes
Corruption has become a mainstay of American political life—but how did we get here? And what can we do about it? Today, we investigate these questions with journalist Sarah Chayes, author of the new book On Corruption in America, and learn why she believes corruption is the primary threat to democracy in our lifetimes. Sarah […]
This Week in the News with Matt Rothschild
For today’s show, Thursday host Allen Ruff has one of his periodic check-ins with friend of the show Matt Rothschild, director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Together with the input of listener callers, they have a freewheeling conversation about recent news items like the deployment of paramilitary forces in Portland, Oregon, threats to democracy and […]
Introducing the WORT Local News Podcast
Full episodes of WORT’s Daily Local News are now available wherever you get your podcasts. Each evening, the reporters and volunteer team at WORT will bring you the latest in breaking news, arts and culture, and everything in between. New episodes are available every Monday through Thursday at 7:30 PM. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, […]
Nerd News Nite April 2020
Tonight on PNM: Kelly, Ary, and Josh talk about some cool science you might have missed due to the flood of COVID-19 news coverage. From enzymes engineered to ‘eat’ plastic to the possibility of extraterrestrial life, we hope to bring you some positive news! Links to articles & resources we mentioned: University of Wisconsin Experts […]
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