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Thousands Rally to “Kick Out the Clowns”
We hear from some of the thousands of discontented souls who turned out for Madisons Kick Out the Clowns / No Kings rally.
The Icemen Cometh
Ben Camacho of The Southlander speaks with the 8 O'Clock Buzz about the recent protests in LA over ICE raids.
Send Out the Clowns
Saturday, June 14 will be a national day of mobilization and protest in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from tRump and his billionaire allies.
Bringing Activism To a Small Town, New Glarus
Jeanne Meier from "Hands off New Glarus" talks to Jan Miyasaki about being an activist in a small town, and their upcoming protest
23 and Me Genetic Database Sale for $156 Million: Problems?
J.B. Branch of Public Citizen discusses the potential issues related to the bankruptcy of 23andMe and the sale of their DNA database.
Just Getting Turnt Up on a Tuesday
Tara Wilhelmi and Kiki Pollard talk about whats new and coming up on the show and over the summer, high school graduation this weekend, what to do with the kids all summer, and a preview of Madisons
Encore Studio Celebrates its 25th Year
The Encore Studio for the Performing Arts Wisconsins first professional theater company for people with disabilities - celebrates its 25th year. Well talk with Artistic Director Heather Renken.
Air Quality Alerts Are the New Normal
Last weeks air quality alerts could become more frequent with climate change. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Craig Czarnecki tells how their Air Quality staff is trying to keep up.
GHC Workers Still Struggling to Gain Union Recognition
While Meriter Nurses celebrate their contract victory, health care workers at Group Health Cooperative are still struggling to gain union recognition. Well talk with SEIU Wisconsin President Pat Rae
Rep. Angelina Cruz Sounds the Alarm on School Funding
Angelina Cruz, Freshman State representative for Wisconsin's 62nd Assembly District is Tony's guest on the Thursday Buzz. She talks with Tony about the failed school funding negotiations between Repub