A Public Affair

Latest Episodes
This War is about Oil
Zoltán Grossman reminds listeners that 1953 was the beginning of the antagonism between the US and Iran and that the oil industry has always driven the US’s involvement in the Middle East.
Lessons from Youth Poets
To talk about the experiences of youth impacted by the justice system, host Ali Muldrow welcomes back to the show Victor Trillo Jr. and Amy Friedman, to talk about the collection, Home and Away.
The Ongoing Violence of US Empire
On todays show, host Sara Gabler speaks with Stephen Zunes and Negin Owliaei about the rapidly developing situation in Iran.
State Budget Roundtable with Jessie Opoien and JR Ross
To make sense of the state budget process, host Douglas Haynes is joined by two veteran journalists, Jessie Opoien and JR Ross.
How Banality Enables Evil
On todays show, host Esty Dinur speaks with two guests--Elizabeth Minnich and Sam Husseini--about Israels actions against Palestinians and now Iran.
Analyzing the LA protests with Truthout reporter Schuyler Mitchell
Schuyler Mitchell breaks down the recent events in LA, from the growing impunity of ICE and the National Guard to the increasing authoritarianism of the Trump administration.
Adding Tears to the Sparkle of Pride
Ali Muldrow celebrates Pride month with two guests in the studio: Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford and Alder Sean OBrian, who both serve Madisons east side.
Youth-Centered Spaces Are Missing in Madison
Sabrina Madison speaks with two local leaders, Justice Castaeda and Rosa Thompson, about an issue that many folks overlook: the lack of teen-centered spaces in Dane County, especially for Black youth
Fostering Food Justice and Outdoor Education
Host Douglas Haynes speaks with three organizers of the Nourishing Minds, Sustaining Futures Summit about the event's speakers, workshops, and the importance of environmental education.
LA Stands Up for Immigrants’ Rights
Bill Gallegos and Aquilina Soriano Versoza highlight the work of immigrant rights activists in light of the ongoing ICE raids in Los Angeles.