Here and Now #907 - Government Accountability Board
This week, in the face of a lawsuit, the Government Accountability Board decided to refrain from enforcing a portion of a regulation on political advertising. We speak with Kevin Kennedy, Executive Director of the GAB about the board's decision to adapt their rules regarding political advertising after opposition from both liberals and conservatives saying it was a violation of free speech.
Original air date: August 13, 2010
As the fall election primary approaches, Here and Now checks in with candidates running for Governor and U.S. Senate. This week Frederica Freyberg talks with democratic gubernatorial primary candidate and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
Original air date: August 06, 2010
Here and Now #906 - Capitol Insight
Wisconsin Public Radio's Shawn Johnson joins Frederica Freyberg for an in-depth discussion on pension funds and how gubernatorial candidates are addressing this topic in their campaigns.
Original air date: August 06, 2010
Here and Now #906 - Issue Ad Lawsuit
There is a lawsuit against the Government Accountability Board's enforcement of new disclosure requirements on issue ads. Here and Now speaks with Marquette professor Rick Esenberg and Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Mike McCabe.
Original air date: August 06, 2010
Here and Now #905- Scott Walker on the issues
As the fall election primary approaches, Here and Now checks in with candidates running for Governor and U.S. Senate. This week Frederica Freyberg talks with gubernatorial primary candidate Scott Walker about his position on jobs, the economy and education reform.
Original air date: July 30, 2010
Here and Now #902- Capitol Insight
Wisconsin Public Radio's Shawn Johnson joins Here and Now's Frederica Freyberg for an in-depth discussion on the effects of the 2010 census and how it will change district lines and voter loyalty.
Original air date: July 09, 2010
Here and Now #901- Polls and Political Advantage
Here and Now speaks with UW political science Professor Charles Franklin on how to determine good polls from bad polls and if any local politicians benefit from the presidents recent visit.
Original air date: July 02, 2010
Here and Now #848 - Capitol Insight
Wisconsin Public Radio's Capitol reporter Shawn Johnson joins Here and Now Anchor Frederica Freyberg to take a look at a primary campaign for Governor gone "rogue."
Original air date: June 18, 2010