A Public Affair
Latest Episodes
A Trauma Surgeon’s Report From Gaza
In this prerecorded conversation from late July 2025, host Esty Dinur follows up with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a trauma surgeon who visited Madison to report on his work in hospitals in Gaza.
Annual Fireside Chat with Will Williams
On this Thanksgiving Day edition of A Public Affair, Allen Ruff is joined by our traditional Thanksgiving guest, Will Williams, to reflect on perennial issues like colonialism, militarism, and racism.
Reflections on the Global Sumud Flotilla
Carlos Dvalos is in conversation with journalist Carlos Prez Osorio who sailed with the Global Sumud Flotilla as a journalist last summer.
April Kigeya Knows How to Survive the Holidays
Whether youre hosting a large party at your home or visiting family or friends, you can still practice self care and set boundaries, says guest April Kigeya.
Biodiversity Loss is the Local Face of the Climate Crisis
Douglas Haynes is joined by journalist Phoebe Weston to talk about how the biodiversity crisis is happening in our own bodies and how efforts to reverse it are succeeding.
Unhoused by Design
Matvei Mozhaev tells the story of Brian Deschane, a Madisonian who experienced homelessness for three years.
A War Against Civilians in Sudan
Journalist Lital Khaikin discusses how the continued marginalization of Darfur is key to understanding the war in Sudan.
A Uniquely Reckless Shutdown
Ali Muldrow and Angela Lang talk about what reopening the federal government means for folks on the healthcare marketplace and for the Democratic party.
Down Payment Grants Create a New Path for Economic Justice
The co-founders of Own It: Building Black Wealth, Tiffany Malone and Sara Alvarado, discuss why home ownership is so important for Black families to build generational wealth
“Welcome to My Country,” says Native Activist Art Shegonee
On todays show, guest host Juliana Bennett speaks with Native leader, Art Shegonee, about his early childhood, years of dancing, and organizing for treaty rights.





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