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Pop Culture Coffee Breakbrat girl summerRay, Anna, Lexi and Owen discuss Charli xcx's new album 'brat' and everything that goes into a brat girl summer.
2024-07-2829 min
Abolitionist Roundtable with the MJLCAims of higher education and the role of educators in executing those aimsIn this episode, Jonathan, Gabe and Ria sit down to discuss what the aim of higher education should be; a conversation based on their experience as college students, time as MJLC study group members, a shared class: Philosophy 557 Justice in Higher Education and the paper “Only Connect… The Goals of a Liberal Education” by William Cronon. The roundtable members reflect on what they expected from college, the role of ideal theory in isolating aims, considering the UW-Madison mission statement and coming up with their own, shared, idea of what the aims of higher education should be. Finally, they touch on how...
2024-05-101h 19
Pop Culture Coffee Break2024 Super Bowl: reactions, reviews, half-time showIn this episode, Lexi, Owen, Anthony and RJ discuss their thoughts on the 2024 Super Bowl. They talk about who their dream half-time performer would be, reactions to the game and their favorite moments.
2024-03-1536 minAbolitionist Roundtable with the MJLCRadical DesignIn this episode, Lexi, Mary, Ria, Emily and Landis discuss radical design and how it connects to the making of our magazine.
2024-03-1259 min
WSUM Daily NewscastFebruary 1, 2024 NewscastIn the news today: Madison Police arrest a man who made threats to a Dean health office and the Subway foot-long cookie is in high demand.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
2024-02-0203 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 minPop Culture Coffee Break"The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" reviewIn this episode, Ray, Heewone, Lexi, Georgie and Eliana discuss the new Hunger Games movie, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." They talk about the differences between the book and the movie, who their favorite characters were and their ratings of the overall plot.
2023-12-0931 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 6, 2023 NewscastIn the news today: The Screen Actors Guild ratifies a new contract and schools in a Maryland county remove students from class at high rates.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
2023-12-0706 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 NewscastDecember 4, 2023 NewscastIn the news today: Human remains found in Indiana are identified as those of a Wisconsin woman who disappeared over four decades ago and world leaders discuss health and climate change a meeting in Dubai.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
2023-12-0505 minWSUM Daily NewscastNovember 30, 2023 NewscastIn the news today: Wisconsin public workers unions file a lawsuit challenging Act 10.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
2023-12-0103 minWSUM Daily NewscastNovember 29, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-3006 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 15, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-1606 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 min
On WisconsinActivism for PalestineNews Director Lexi Spevacek, Talk Director Ray Kirsch and news team member Mihika Shivakumar interview a local activist about the work they've done for Palestine in the past month and more.Originally aired on 11/13/2023
2023-11-1433 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 8, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-0906 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 minOn WisconsinMadison Gas and Electric UnionTalk Director Ray Kirsch speaks with two Madison Gas and Electric workers about their recent fight for better pay and more.Originally aired 11/5/2023
2023-11-0633 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 NewscastNovember 1, 2023 NewscastIn 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
2023-11-0104 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 25, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
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 minOn WisconsinAnti-Trans Legislation w/ Dina Nina Martinez-RutherfordNews Director Lexi Spevacek speaks with Madison District 15 Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford about Wisconsin's recent anti-transgender legislation and more. Originally aired 10/22/2023
2023-10-2332 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 18, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-1904 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 minOn WisconsinLatinx Heritage MonthNews Director Lexi Spevacek, Talk Director Ray Kirsch and weatherman Vince Nayman speak with members of one of UW-Madison's Latinx sororities about Hispanic Heritage Month.Originally aired 10/8/2023
2023-10-1226 minWSUM Daily NewscastOctober 11, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-1204 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 4, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-10-0506 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 minOn WisconsinStudent Housing ft. District 8 Alder MGRNews Director Lexi Spevacek, Talk Director Ray Kirsch and News Team member Heewone Lim speak with District 8 City Alder MGR about the current housing situation in Madison.
2023-10-0425 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 27, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-09-2805 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 minWSUM Daily NewscastSeptember 21, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-09-2204 minWSUM Daily NewscastSeptember 20, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-09-2104 minWSUM Daily NewscastSeptember 19, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-09-2003 minOn WisconsinSummer News RecapNews Director Lexi and News Team members discuss some of the top headlines from this summer, including Donald Trump's indictment, the Maui fires and the Titan submarine implosion.
2023-09-1926 minWSUM Daily NewscastSeptember 18, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-09-1906 minWSUM Daily NewscastSeptember 14, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-09-1505 minWSUM Daily NewscastSeptember 13, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-09-1405 minWSUM Daily NewscastSeptember 12, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-09-1304 minWSUM Daily NewscastSeptember 11, 2023 NewscastIn 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.
2023-09-1205 minPop Culture Coffee BreakReviewing BarbieThese Barbies spoil the movie! Hosts Camila Trimberger-Ruiz and Ray Kirsch, alongside guests Heewone, Krissy and Lexi, discuss the new Barbie movie. They talk about their favorite songs from the soundtrack, voice their opinion on the Oppenheimer versus Barbie debate and discuss their favorite scenes.
2023-07-2726 min