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Pop Culture Coffee BreakMeet Aniruddh, WSUM's new talk directorThis Pop Culture Coffee Break episode introduces WSUM's newest talk director, Aniruddh Nambudiri! Outgoing talk director Kayla Dembiec gets to know Aniruddh by asking a series of fun and goofy questions. Stay tuned to see episodes hosted by Aniruddh himself!
2025-05-0616 minPop Culture Coffee Break2025 is in...is cancel culture out?This week on Pop Culture Coffee Break, Kayla, Ray, Anna and Avery dive into cancel culture! The group shares the most unforgettable situations and their opinions on whether cancel culture demands accountability, or if it ever really works.
2025-03-0948 minPop Culture Coffee BreakMeet WSUM's new talk director, Kayla DembiecThis Pop Culture Coffee Break episode introduces WSUM's newest talk director, the one and only Kayla Dembiec! Outgoing Talk Director Ray Kirsch asks Kayla all of the need-to-knows about her, including which Dance Moms member she's met, how she thinks Challengers ended and more. Stay tuned to see episodes hosted by Kayla herself!
2024-12-2029 minPop Culture Coffee BreakPop culture trivia with Vince and KaylaIn this episode, Talk Director Ray Kirsch and future Talk Director Kayla Dembiec quiz Sports Director Vince Hesprich on all things pop culture. He guesses the singer behind lyrics, who is starring in the latest films and more.
2024-12-1429 min
WSUM Daily NewscastDecember 9, 2024 Daily NewscastIn the news today, ex-Syrian leader flees to Russia, heavy rains and flooding plague Malaysia and Thailand, and an investigation is underway for the UW-Madison student organization, Students for Justice in Palestine,Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.
2024-12-1006 min
On Wisconsin2024 Election Recap ConversationNews Director Paige Stevenson and WSUM News Team members, Oliver Gerharz and Kayla Dembiec sat down to discuss their experiences covering their first national election, its outcomes, and what it means for the future of US politics. Originally aired 11/10/2024
2024-11-1132 minPop Culture Coffee BreakPop Culture and the 2024 Presidential ElectionIn this episode, Kayla, Anna, Oliver and Annika discuss their favorite pop culture moments related to the 2024 Presidential Election, which will occur on Tuesday, November 5. In addition to talking about TV makeup and vice president picks, the group weighs in on the role of social media in such a close race.
2024-11-0530 minPop Culture Coffee BreakLove/hate relationships with GleeRay Kirsch and Kayla Dembiec discuss the show of their childhoods: Glee. They talk about their favorite duos, the problematic sides of glee and what modern songs the Glee club should sing.
2024-10-2733 minPop Culture Coffee BreakFan culture: the good, the bad and the uglyPop Culture Coffee Break is BACK! This week, Ray, Ani, Kayla, Anna and Manola discuss fan culture in the United States and the digital craze of celebrities. They discuss fan culture before and after social media, which celebrities they've DMed and what fandoms they consider themselves a part of.
2024-10-0839 minOn WisconsinRepresentative Francesca HongNews Director Heewone Lim, Talk Director Ray Kirsch and reporter Kayla Dembeic speak with 76th Assembly District Representative Hong about her time in food service and politics and her hopes for future generations.Originally aired 4/28/2024
2024-04-2928 minOn WisconsinSo What's Up With Coachella?News Director Heewone Lim, Talk Director Ray Kirsch and reporter Kayla Dembeic discuss the musical festival Coachella in years past and in 2024.Originally aired 4/14/2024
2024-04-1637 minPop Culture Coffee BreakJoJo Siwa's RebrandHosts Ray Kirsch and Kayla Dembiec alongside guests Ian, Vince and Molly discuss JoJo Siwa's new song "KARMA." They discuss the rebrand, the music video and more.
2024-04-1224 minOn WisconsinMeet WSUM's New Engineering SupervisorNews Director Heewone Lim and News Team members Ray Kirsch and Kayla Dembeic speak with Ross Cooper, WSUM's new Engineering Supervisor.Originally aired 02/25/2024
2024-02-2829 minWSUM Daily NewscastFebruary 26, 2024 Daily NewscastIn the news today: A Wisconsin Kwik Trip sells its second winning Powerball ticket this month and a pair of social media cases will be heard at the Supreme Court.Hosted by News Director Heewone Lim, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org
2024-02-2605 minWSUM Daily NewscastDecember 12, 2023 NewscastIn the news today: Lawmakers disagree over an appointee for the state elections commission and the U.S. government plans to vastly expand uses of artificial intelligenceHosted 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
2023-12-1306 minWSUM Daily NewscastDecember 11, 2023 NewscastIn the news today: UW Madison students join a global strike for justice in Palestine and SpaceX prepares to launch a spacecraft.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
2023-12-1206 minWSUM Daily NewscastDecember 7, 2023 NewscastIn the news today: The Ice Age Trail is designated a unit of the National Park System and a big storm set to hit eastern states.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
2023-12-0805 minWSUM Daily NewscastDecember 5, 2023 NewscastIn the news today: Wisconsin republicans propose a bill that would eliminate the Wisconsin Elections Commission months before the 2024 election and Kamala Harris casts her 32nd tie breaking vote in the senateHosted 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
2023-12-0604 minWSUM Daily NewscastNovember 28, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-2904 minWSUM Daily NewscastNovember 27, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-2806 minWSUM Daily NewscastNovember 20, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-2104 minWSUM Daily NewscastNovember 16, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-1704 minWSUM Daily NewscastNovember 14, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-1504 minWSUM Daily NewscastNovember 13, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-1405 minPop Culture Coffee BreakDystopian series from our childhoodHost Ray Kirsch with WSUM members Lexi Spevacek, Georgie Laws and Kayla Dembiec discuss their favorite dystopian series from their childhood. They talk about what makes dystopian movies so compelling, who their favorite characters were and what the future of dystopia looks like.
2023-11-1026 minWSUM Daily NewscastNovember 9, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-1005 minWSUM Daily NewscastNovember 7, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-0805 minWSUM Daily NewscastNovember 6, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-0706 minWSUM Daily NewscastNovember 2, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-0206 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 31, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-3105 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 30, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-3006 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 26, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-2705 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 24, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-2508 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 23, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-2405 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 19, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-2004 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 17, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-1805 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 16, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-1705 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 12, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-1305 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 10, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-1205 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 9, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-1005 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 5, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-0605 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 3, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-0505 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 2, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-0505 minOn WisconsinSecond Republican Primary Debate RecapNews Director Lexi Spevacek, Talk Director Ray Kirsch, and news team members Matthew Thompson, Heewone Lim and Kayla Dembiec discuss highlights from the second Republican Primary Debate of the year.
2023-10-0428 minWSUM Daily NewscastSeptember 28, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-09-2906 minWSUM Daily NewscastSeptember 26, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-09-2805 minWSUM Daily NewscastSeptember 25, 2023 Daily NewscastIn 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.
2023-09-2605 min