Madison Forum

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so Robin talks with Dr. Dustin Deming, a medical oncologist and laboratory researcher at UW Health's Carbone Cancer Center, whose focus on gastrointestinal cancers became intensely personal after he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer himself.

Robin talks with Amy Penn, a forestry specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, about the current danger of wildfires and what we may be seeing this season.

Robin talks with Tim Halbach, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service office in Milwaukee-Sullivan, about the recent severe weather - and severe weather warnings - we've been seeing in Wisconsin.

Robin talks with WISC-TV's Gary Cannalte about his career, life, upcoming retirement, and the changes he's seen over the years on the way we report news and weather.

Wisconsin Trade and Consumer Protection Division Administrator Michelle Reinen joins Robin to talk about 2023's top ten consumer complaints made through the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Robin talks with Kyle Kriegl, executive director of the Southwest Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross, about the current shortage of blood donations, how it happened, and what can be done to help.

Robin talks with Madison Streets Superintendent Charles Romines about street clearing the wake of heavy snow and bitterly cold temperatures in the past weeks.

Robin talks with Tom Haupt, influenza specialist with the Wisconsin Dept. of Health, about the RSV vaccine now available for those who are pregnant.

Robin talks with Brenda Campbell, president and CEO of Secure Futures, about what the recently-passed Act 60 means for future Wisconsin high schoolers and why financial literacy is so important at any age.

Robin talks with Dane Co. Clerk Scott McDonell about their new election center at the former Ale Asylum location near the airport.

Robin talks with Tellurian Behavioral Health CEO Kevin Florek about Tellurian's Narcan vending machine.

Zach Brandon, President of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, joins Robin to talk about the recent panel discussion with seven area mayors about the difficulties of getting housing as part of the middle class, the need for workers and housing for those workers, and the influx of Gen Z into the area.

Robin talks with Scott Klug, former congressman and television news anchor, about his past work and his current podcast "Lost In the Middle: America's Political Orphans."

Robin talks with Francesca Frisque, food pantry manager for the Goodman Community Center about their Thanksgiving Basket Drive.

Robin talks with Dane County Executive Joe Parisi as he looks back over his career and talks about his decision to retire.

Robin talks with Deputy Evan Tilleson from the Dane Co. Sheriff's Office, Freeway Service Team, about what it's like to do traffic enforcement on the Beltline.

Robin speaks with Trish Kilpin, director of the the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Office of School Safety, about their tip line and how they're working to make schools, and communities, safer.

Robin talks with Marquette University Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin about the Republican redistricting proposal.

Robin talks with national researcher Bob Lerman about Wisconsin's Youth Apprenticeship progam.

Robin talks with Scott O’Donnell, Director of Circus World, about the rich history of the circus in Wisconsin and the retirement of their two fabulous stars, Viola and Kelly.

10th Annual Roll & Stroll for Pancreas Cancer takes place today! Joining Robin is Gerianne Holzman, the event's chair, who talks about her connection to the event, what's going on, and how cancer impacts so many of us.

Robin talks with Jason Otkin from UW-Madison's Space Science adn Engineering Center about the curret dry weather in Wisconsin and flash droughts.

The Goodman Community Center has announced a new minimum wage for all employees of $20 per hour. Robin talks with CEO/Executive Director Letesha Nelson about how they made the adjustment without tweaking employee benefits and offering free childcare, as well as how it benefits the community as a whole.

Robin talks with Leslie Van Buskirk from the Division of Securities at State of Wisconsin, Department of Financial Institutions, about how to avoid getting scammed when you are an older adult.