Newsmakers

Latest Episodes:

Newsmakers: Exit Interview with Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette) Dec 08, 2020

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On December 8, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed outgoing state Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette).

Newsmakers: WEAC President on Need for COVID-19 Teaching Standard Dec 02, 2020

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On December 2, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Wisconsin Education Association Council president Ron Martin to discuss the need for a COVID-19 teaching standard.

Newsmakers: Local Health Workers and COVID-19 Nov 24, 2020

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On November 24, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Eric Ostermann, executive director of the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards, on the impact of COVID-19 on local health workers.

Newsmakers: 2020 Gun Deer Hunt Preview with Eric Lobner Nov 16, 2020

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On November 16, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Eric Lobner, Wildlife Management Bureau Director for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, on the 2020 gun deer hunt season.

Newsmakers: Malia Jones & Amanda Simanek of Dear Pandemic Nov 11, 2020

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On November 11, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Malia Jones, UW-Madison PhD MPH, and Amanda Simanek, UW-Milwaukee PhD MPH, on the “Dear Pandemic” project. #STAYSMART

Newsmakers: Elections Administrator Meagan Wolfe on Tuesday's Vote Oct 28, 2020

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On October 28, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe on the upcoming election. MyVote.wi.gov

Civil Dialogue: State Party Chairs on the Wisconsin Vote Oct 27, 2020

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On October 27, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed state party chairs Ben Wikler and Andrew Hitt on the upcoming election in Wisconsin.

Newsmakers: Gov. Tony Evers – Governing in a Pandemic Oct 15, 2020

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On October 15, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Governor Tony Evers on governing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newsmakers: WEDC CEO Missy Hughes; No Foxconn Tax Credits, One Year on Job Oct 14, 2020

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On October 14, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation CEO Missy Hughes on Foxconn tax credits and her completion of one year on the job.

Newsmakers: Exit Interview with Rep. Bob Kulp Aug 24, 2020

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On September 24, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed outgoing state Representative Bob Kulp (R-Stratford).