On today’s show, Esty Dinur talks with Jake Johnston on the recent arrest and extradition to Miami notorious former paramilitary leader, DEA-most-wanted fugitive, and Haitian senator-elect Guy Philippe. Later, she is joined in the studio by Ruth Conniff, to discuss the confirmation hearings thus far of Trump’s nominees. Jack Johnston is Research Associate and lead blogger for the […]
Ruth Conniff reflects on the RNC and DNC
Two weeks after the Republican National Convention, and one week after the Democratic National Convention, attendee and editor-in-chief of The Progressive, Ruth Conniff, reflects on the activities, platforms, and candidates of both parties.
Review of the Republican National Convention
Today is the last day of the Republican National Convention. On the Jul 22 edition of A Public Affair, Allen speaks with journalists Arun Gupta and Ruth Conniff live from the convention in Cleveland. Arun Gupta is an investigative reporter and the vice president of developer advocacy at Couchbase. He has been building developer communities […]
What’s next for Governor Walker?
What’s next for Governor Walker now that he has dropped from the presidential race? Today host Allen Ruff talks with the Ruth Conniff, editor of The Progressive Magazine, to discuss Walker’s exit from the Republican list of Presidential candidates and related state and national issues.
Wisconsin Politics
What’s new in Wisconsin politics since the midterm elections? Are public assistance recipients going to be drug tested? Why is Mayor Soglin considering a budget veto? Check out this edition of A Public Affair to hear more!
Voucher Schools in Milwaukee
Are we killing the educational future of our most vulnerable families in the state? What are the effects of the dismantling of funds for public education? Listen to this edition of A Public Affair on voucher schools in Milwaukee to find out more!