On Wisconsin

Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the WSUM News Team recaps recent news and conducts an interview or discussion every week.

Contraceptive Coercion and Women's Health Research with Leigh Senderowicz

News Director Paige Stevenson got the opportunity to talk about what it's like researching women's health topics and contraceptive coercion both domestically and internationally with Assistant Professor Leigh Senderowicz, in UW-Madison's Departments of Gender and Women's Studies, as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology.Originally aired 11/24/2024

12-02
32:39

UW-Madison's Hmong Consortium with Ian Baird

News Director Paige Stevenson got the opportunity to talk about all the work UW-Madison's Hmong Consortium is doing around campus, in the Wisconsin community, and nationally with one of its organizers, Professor Ian Baird.Originally aired 11/17/2024

11-18
24:04

2024 Election Recap Conversation

News 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

11-11
32:07

Everything Comedy With Eugene Mirman from "Bob's Burgers"

News Director Paige Stevenson sat down with Eugene Mirman, who voice acts Gene from "Bob's Burgers" ahead of his comedy shows in Wisconsin. Their conversation centered around what it's like having a career in comedy, and all the intricacies that come with figuring out that career path.Originally aired 11/03/2024

11-04
16:39

Talking Sustainability and the Environment with UW's Office of Sustainability

News Director Paige Stevenson discusses creating a sustainable campus and other environmental topics with the UW-Madison's Office of Sustainability's Nathan Jandal (Associate Director of Sustainability) and Melissa Nergard (Director of Institutional Sustainability. Originally aired 10/27/2024

10-28
33:34

Analyzing Student Voter Turnout in Wisconsin

News Director Paige Stevenson and News Writers Oliver Gerharz as well as Vince Nayman discuss trends in student voter turnout specifically for Wisconsin, and walk audience members how to properly vote around campus.Learn more about voting around UW-Madison: https://vote.wisc.edu/ Learn more about registering to vote and voting in Wisconsin: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/ Originally aired October 20, 2024

10-23
29:22

Wisconsin Book Festival 2024

News Director Paige Stevenson and News Writer Oliver Gerharz and the Wisconsin Book Festival's Jane Rotonda and Rodlyn Banting discuss the upcoming Wisconsin Book Festival (October 17-20), what authors will be present, and why students and community members alike will all find something of interest!Learn more about the Wisconsin Book Festival here: https://www.wisconsinbookfestival.org/ Originally aired October 13, 2024

10-14
23:25

Sex Out Loud: Consent Culture and Sexual Health on College Campuses

News Director Paige Stevenson and News Writer Oliver Gerharz and Sex Out Loud's Rory Madden discuss consent culture on UW-Madison's campus, the importance of an understanding of sexual health for young adults, and sexual acceptance.Originally aired October 6, 2024.

10-07
30:32

ReWearIt: UW Madison and Conscious Consumerism

News Director Paige Stevenson as well as News Writer Oliver Gerharz and ReWearIt's Co-Presidents Finley Peterson and Genesis Liriano-Terrero discuss sustainable fashion and conscious consumerism on the UW-Madison campus.Originally aired 9/29/2024

09-30
34:00

Representative Francesca Hong

News 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

04-29
28:35

ASM Passes Police Advisory Committee Legislation

News Director Heewone Lim and ASM Anti-Violence Coordinator Landis Varughese discuss the Police Advisory Committee (PAC).Originally aired 4/21/2024

04-22
25:11

So 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

04-15
37:26

Cooperative Housing

News Director Heewone Lim and Nottingham Cooperative resident Quinn Henneger discuss cooperative housing, Quinn-ola and taxidermy.Originally aired 4/7/2024

04-08
32:35

The Oscars with Jonathan Gray

News Director Heewone Lim and reporter Ava Shumway discuss the cultural impact of award shows with Jonathan Gray, a lecturer at UW-Madison.

03-12
44:26

The Wisconsin Film Festival

News Director Heewone Lim and News Team member Ray Kirsch discuss the Wisconsin Film Festival with Operations Manager Ben Reiser.Originally aired 03/03/2024

03-05
36:50

Meet WSUM's New Engineering Supervisor

News 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

02-27
29:09

Student Voter Registration

News Director Heewone Lim and Amanjot Kaur, a student volunteer deeply involved in civic engagement, discuss the upcoming elections and how students can register to vote.

02-18
19:44

Upcoming ASM elections

Talk Director Ray Kirsch and news team member Oliver Gerharz interview Honor Durham, the ASM Student Election Commission Chair, about the upcoming ASM elections, how ASM interacts with UW student lives and more.

02-14
17:20

Activism for Palestine

News 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

11-14
33:05

Madison Gas and Electric Union

Talk 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

11-06
33:09

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