A Public Affair

A Public Affair


Latest Episodes

The Uhuru 3 Legal Victory
April 11, 2025

Esty Dinur speaks with Chairman Omali Yesitela and Penny Hess of the Uhuru Solidarity Movement who are working toward African liberation and anti-colonialism worldwide.

Rachel Ida Buff on Birthright Citizenship and Due Process
April 10, 2025

Allen Ruff is joined by scholar and activist Rachel Ida Buff to talk about the right to due process through the 14th Amendment and the Trump Administrations goal to end birthright citizenship.

State of the Arts: Round 1
April 09, 2025

We regularly talk with poets and artists about their work. And today host Ali Muldrow is joined by three professionals who work behind the scenes to make local arts programming happen.

Robert McChesney Retrospective
April 08, 2025

On todays A Public Affair were honoring the life and legacy of Bob McChesney who passed away on March 25.

What we lose when schools close their doors
April 07, 2025

UWs two year schools are accessible and affordable, but theyre closing at an alarming rate, Ken Brosky tells Douglas Haynes.

Wisconsin Film Fest Preview Extravaganza
April 04, 2025

On todays show, host Esty Dinur previews the Wisconsin Film Festival with four directors and the Festivals senior programmer Mike King.

Poet Martín Espada Reads from Jailbreak of Sparrows
April 03, 2025

On todays show, host Allen Ruff is joined by Martn Espada who has just published a new volume of poetry, Jailbreak of Sparrows.

Money Doesn’t Vote, People Do
April 02, 2025

Wisconsins Spring Election results are in, and host Ali Muldrow breaks down the results with Nick Ramos and Iuscely Flores.

News Roundup Call-In Show
March 28, 2025

Today Esty Dinur opens the phone lines to discuss current issues in national and state politics with callers.

David McNally Unpacks Two Months of the Trump Presidency
March 27, 2025

Allen Ruff speaks with David McNally about Trumps real estate plans for Gaza, the attacks on universities, Tesla Takedown, and the model organizing of Ella Baker.