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Ep 44November 29, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: A Madison man is sentenced to eight years in federal prison for robbing a back, Madison cuts the ribbon on a new high school and Google agrees to pay Canadian publishers for news content.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 29, 20236 min

Ep 43November 28, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: The Koch Network endorses republican candidate Nikki Haley for president and workers are rescued from a collapsed tunnel in India.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 28, 20234 min

Ep 42November 27, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Henry Vilas Zoo welcomes a new capybara and a man shoots three Palestinian college students.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 27, 20236 min

Ep 41November 20, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Governor Tony Evers vetoes a $2 billion republican tax cut bill and infants are evacuated from a hospital in Gaza.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 20, 20234 min

Ep 40November 16, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Madison Starbucks workers join a nationwide strike.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 16, 20234 min

Ep 39November 15, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: A new public art piece is unveiled downtown, a federal judge denies a motion to dismiss a social media lawsuit and conflict escalates in Mali.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 15, 20236 min

Ep 38November 14, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Multiple fire crews respond to a large structure fire on Madison's east side and Dane County receives a grant from the IRSHosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 14, 20234 min

Ep 37November 13, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Wisconsin's attorney general announces a bill aimed at keeping guns from domestic abusers and a man is charged after driving onto an airport tarmac.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 13, 20235 min

Ep 36November 9, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Paraeducators in Monona Grove push for pay raises and a democratic U.S. senator announces he will not be running for reelection.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 9, 20235 min

Ep 35November 8, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: A poll shows Wisconsin voters are almost evenly split between Biden and Trump, the Panda Program at the Smithsonian National Zoo comes to an end after 50 years, the FDA approves a new version of a diabetes drug for sale as a weight loss drug and diplomats meet to discuss the conflict in Israel and Gaza.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 8, 20236 min

Ep 34November 7, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: The Wisconsin Senate approves three republican-backed elections amendments and an amendment blocking church closures during public emergencies, and a rescue team saves a sheep from a remote Scottish cliff.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 7, 20235 min

Ep 33November 6, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Lawmakers propose a new bill to provide free breakfast and lunch for all Wisconsin students and Universities of Wisconsin proposes a $32 million workforce development plan.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 6, 20236 min

Ep 32November 2, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Republicans move forward with plans to impeach a Wisconsin elections administrator, law firms warn universities to crack down on antisemitism on campus and the war between Russia and Ukraine comes to a stalemate.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 2, 20236 min

Ep 31November 1, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Bipartisan mental health crisis center legislation receives public hearings in the state senate and assembly, the new U.S. Speaker of the House collaborated with a conversion therapy group in the early 2000's and the American Cancer Society encourages more lung cancer screenings.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org

Nov 1, 20234 min

Ep 30October 31, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Madison Metro Transit treats bed bugs in two buses and one facility, Governor Evers sues Wisconsin's republican legislature for obstructing basic government functions and Hawaii moves to designate state land for wildfire memorial and fire debris disposal.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 31, 20235 min

Ep 29October 30, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Governor Tony Evers urges the Wisconsin Supreme Court for new legislative maps before the next election and the Biden administration moves toward a narrower student loan relief planHosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 30, 20236 min

Ep 28October 26, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: A new wolf management plan passes in Wisconsin and the U.S. House of Representatives elects a new speaker.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 26, 20235 min

Ep 27October 25, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: the Wisconsin State Building Commission approves nearly $400 million for projects statewide and former President Trump is fined for violating a limited gag order.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 26, 20235 min

Ep 26October 24, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Wisconsin's attorney general joins a lawsuit against Meta and the death toll in Gaza rises above 5,000 as a result of Israel's continued bombing.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 24, 20238 min

Ep 25October 23, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Governor Evers allocates $402 million to combat polluted drinking water in Wisconsin.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 23, 20235 min

Ep 24October 19, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: The man who brought guns to the Wisconsin Capitol building twice is banned from the Capitol Square area and Representative Jim Jordan plans to stay in the race for House Speaker.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 19, 20234 min

Ep 23October 18, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: A second prisoner dies this year at Waupun Correctional Institution, the U.S. House of Representatives fails to elect a new speaker on a second ballot and India's supreme court votes against legalizing same-sex marriage.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 18, 20234 min

Ep 22October 17, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: House Republicans reject Jim Jordan on the first ballot for Speaker of the House and Joe Biden announces he will be visiting Israel.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 17, 20235 min

Ep 21October 16, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Governor Evers finds new funding to continue a Wisconsin childcare program and India's Supreme Court is set to rule on same-sex marriage.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 16, 20235 min

Ep 20October 12, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: The Wisconsin Assembly passes three anti-transgender bills and Social Security benefits will increase in 2024.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 12, 20235 min

Ep 19October 11, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: A Texas teacher is under scrutiny for giving students melatonin gummies and House Republicans nominate a new candidate for Speaker of the House.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 11, 20234 min

Ep 18October 10, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Wisconsin Republicans are advised not to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz and Madison Metropolitan School District sees an increase in enrollment.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 11, 20235 min

Ep 17October 9, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: The Wisconsin Supreme Court votes to limit eviction records for tenants and Nikki Haley's presidential campaign receives an increase in funding.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 9, 20235 min

Ep 16October 5, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: A man is arrested after bringing a gun into the Wisconsin capitol building and President Biden's dog is not longer living in the White House. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 5, 20235 min

Ep 15October 4, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Wisconsin ends a road test waiver for new drivers, Governor Evers urges the senate for greater childcare resources and over 40 years of fighting comes to an end in the Caucasus region.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 5, 20236 min

Ep 14October 3, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Madison's mayor requires all departments to cut their budgets in 2024 and the U.S. House of Representatives votes out Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 4, 20235 min

Ep 13October 2, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Kamala Harris reschedules her visit to UW-Madison and the US Supreme Court plans to consider some politically prominent cases.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Oct 4, 20235 min

Ep 12September 28, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects a lawsuit attempting to prevent the legislature from impeaching Justice Protasiewicz, United Airlines plans to improve travel experience for wheelchair users and Netflix ends its DVD mailing service.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Sep 28, 20236 min

Ep 11September 27, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Dane County plans to expand the CARES program and a man is sentenced to prison for drug trafficking. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Sep 27, 20235 min

Ep 10September 26, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: The Wisconsin Senate's chief clerk resigns following an undisclosed investigation, Amazon is sued for allegedly engaging in anti-competitive practices and the U.S. Senate attempts to avoid a government shutdown.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Sep 27, 20235 min

Ep 9September 25, 2023 Daily Newscast

In the news today: President Biden speaks at a Pacific Island summit, and London police investigate Russell Brand following sexual offense allegations.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Sep 25, 20235 min

Ep 8September 21, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: The State Superintendent delivers her annual State of Education Address and a WWE show changes networks.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Sep 21, 20234 min

Ep 7September 20, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Madison Common Council votes to allow pigs to be kept as pets. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Sep 20, 20234 min

Ep 6September 19, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Wisconsin Republicans block pay raises for UW employees until the university cuts its diversity, equity and inclusion funding. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Sep 19, 20233 min

Ep 5September 18, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Donald Trump receives backlash from anti-abortion activists, observers spot meteors in Wisconsin and Clorox struggles to recover from a cyber attack. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Sep 18, 20236 min

Ep 4September 14, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services, and state Republicans vote to fire a top elections official. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Sep 14, 20235 min

Ep 3September 13, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Madison community raises money for a student survivor, and Mitt Romney announces he will not be running for reelection. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Sep 13, 20235 min

Ep 2September 12, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: Wisconsin Republicans vote to oust a top elections official, and five officers are charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Sep 12, 20234 min

Ep 1September 11, 2023 Newscast

In the news today: The FDA approves a new round of COVID-19 vaccines, and Kim Jong Un plans to meet with Vladimir Putin. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

Sep 11, 20235 min