Special Broadcasts

Civic Media's special coverage begins with a session between New Yorker writer Evan Osnos and David Maraniss about Osnos' latest book, which paints a picture of the lives of the ultrarich, the insatiable appetites and political manipulations of tech bro oligarchs, and the stark inequities in Western societies. Osnos’ previous books have focused on China, Joe Biden’s 2020 win and the rise of rage i...

To begin the evening, Idea Fest moderator David Maraniss sits down with a former editor of Politico Magazine and Washingtonian magazine, Garrett Graff. Graff is the author of a blog called Doomsday Scenario that is a powerful account of the Trump administration's attacks on democracy. He has also written multiple nonfiction books about American history, the most recent of which is about the Manhat...

Join Todd Allbaugh of The Todd Allbaugh Show and Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area for Civic Media's coverage of the 2025 spring general election. With the help of Civic Media News reporters on location around the state, Todd and Dan provide up-to-date results and analysis of the important races that Wisconsinites vote on today. To learn more about our special broadcasts and all of the progra...

On Wednesday, March 12th, Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews hosted Protecting Justice for All: An Evening of Conversations About the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election live at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison. Pat was joined by Civic Media Political Editor Dan Shafer and Civic Media Host Todd Allbaugh to moderate discussions about why the upcoming April 1st election matters to all Wisconsinites...

Listen to Civic Media's special broadcast coverage of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' 2025-27 biennial budget message, the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee's follow-up press conference, and election results from Wisconsin's spring primary. Civic Media host Todd Allbaugh anchors Civic Media's special coverage from Madison with contributions from Dan Shafer and Jimmie Kaska. Tune in for insight...

Listen to Civic Media's live coverage of the 2025 State of the State address and Republican response anchored by Todd Allbaugh of The Todd Allbaugh Show and Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio . Northeast Wisconsin Bureau Chief Lisa Hale and Northwest Bureau Chief James Kelly of Civic Media News provide up-to-date information before and after the Governor's speech. Civic Media Political Editor Dan S...

Todd Allbaugh and Pat Kreitlow host Civic Media's Election Night 2024 coverage with Political Editor Dan Shafer and special guests. Guests: Dan Shafer , Pat Kreitlow , Todd Allbaugh

Todd Allbaugh and Pat Kreitlow host Civic Media's Election Night 2024 coverage with Political Editor Dan Shafer and special guests. Guests: Dan Shafer , Pat Kreitlow , Todd Allbaugh

Todd Allbaugh and Pat Kreitlow host Civic Media's Election Night 2024 coverage with Political Editor Dan Shafer and special guests. Guests: Dan Shafer , Pat Kreitlow , Todd Allbaugh

Todd Allbaugh and Pat Kreitlow host Civic Media's Election Night 2024 coverage. They are joined by Political Editor Dan Shafer and special guests: Billy Ball, North Carolina Cardinal & Pine Savanna Tomei-Olson, WMDX News Jimmie Kaska, Civic Media News to discuss school referendums Maggie Daun, host of The Maggie Daun Show Scott Klug, fomer US Congressman Trygve Olson, Senior Advisor for The Li...

Dan Shafer and Maggie Daun and guests discuss everything you need to know about making your vote count in this election. Dr Tim Slekar and Dr Johnny Lupinacci explain early voting and how it works. Todd Allbaugh and Ari Berman voting rights, minority rule, and how things have changed since 2010. Scott McCallum, Marge Bostelmann, and Nick Ramos discuss dropboxes, the citizenship voting referendum,...

News Director Terry Bell interviews Scott McDonnell, Dane County Clerk, about how ballots are counted. Guest: Terry Bell

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation presents the 2024 U.S. Senate debate between Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde. During the hour long debate, Senator Baldwin and Hovde debate a range of topics including abortion, immigration, the care economy and more. Listen to the questions and the candidates responses here. To learn more about this speci...

Former US Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming is interviewed by Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for the New York Times, at Cap Times Idea Fest in Madison. Guests: Liz Cheney , Peter Baker

Vice President Kamala Harris addresses a packed Alliant Center in Madison. Savanna Tomei-Olson and Todd Allbaugh anchor, with coverage on the scene from Kathryn Lake. Guests: Todd Allbaugh , Kamala Harris , Kathryn Lake , Savanna Tomei-Olson

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi speaks with Karen Tumulty of the Washington Post at Cap Times Idea Fest in Madison. Guests: Nancy Pelosi , Karen Tumulty

Join Associate News Director Savanna Tomei-Olson and Network Manager Luke Mathers as they bring you live coverage of President Joe Biden's visit to rural Westby, Wisconsin. President Biden delivers remarks on continuing investments in rural American infrastructure. Civic Media News Director Terry Bell calls in from Westby to provide a flavor of the event. To learn more about special event broadcas...

Hosts Terry Bell and Todd Allbaugh anchor our election night coverage with special guest Maurice Shepherd for election analysis. Results come in for the constitutional amendments and primaries in the 3rd and 8th congressional districts. Civic Media news reporters Melissa Kaye, Stuart J, Wattles, Lisa Hale, James Kelly, Brittney Merlot, and JoAnn Krulatz join for regional coverage. Guests: Melissa...

Hosts Terry Bell and Todd Allbaugh anchor our election night coverage, with special guest Maurice Shepherd for election analysis. Civic Media news reporters Melissa Kaye, Stuart J, Wattles, Lisa Hale, James Kelly, Brittney Merlot, and JoAnn Krulatz join for regional coverage. Guests: Melissa Kaye , Todd Allbaugh , Terry Bell , Maurice Shepherd , Jo Ann Krulatz , Brittney Merlot , James Kelly , Stu...

Today, the Harris campaign visits Eau Claire, Wisconsin for the first time since announcing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate. Civic Media News Director Terry Bell welcomes a panel of guests to catch us up to speed on the campaign so far. Luke Mathers joins Terry to discuss the results of today's Marquette Law School Poll and what it means for the election....

Civic Media News Director Terry Bell anchors a panel discussion about today's breaking news as President Biden withdraws from the race to be President. Savanna Tomei-Olson recounts the news breaking today, with statements from US Representative Mark Pocan and US Senator Tammy Baldwin. University of Wisconsin Professor Michael Wagner joins to give the lay of the media landscape that occurred over t...

Breaking newscast from Terry Bell, Savanna Tomei-Olson, Todd Allbaugh, and Trygve Olsen as the world reacts to President Joe Biden's announcement that he is dropping out of the race for president and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Guests: Todd Allbaugh , Terry Bell , Trygve Olson , Savanna Tomei-Olson

Terry Bell and Todd Allbaugh are joined by special guests Matt Rothschild and Scott Klug to discuss the latest rumors about whether President Biden will withdraw from the race and what to expect from former President Trump's acceptance speech later tonight. Guests: Matt Rothschild , Todd Allbaugh , Terry Bell

Terry Bell and Todd Allbaugh cover day 3 of the 2024 Republican National Convention. Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins to discuss the impact of the convention on the local Milwaukee economy, and Trygve Olsen of the Lincoln Project joins to discuss the implications of today's events. Guests: Dan Shafer , Todd Allbaugh , Terry Bell , Trygve Olson

Rebecca Cooke, Katrina Shankland, and Eric Wilson outline their plans and policies for shaping the district's future in the fourth and final candidate forums for the 3rd Congressional District Democratic Primary in Eau Claire. From questions on health care, infrastructure, gun violence prevention and more, the candidates take questions at Chippewa Valley Technical College's Business Education Cent...