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Spencer Black: Trump is squashing the free press

Trump has aggressively sought to use the power of government to control the information that the public receives through intimidation, lawsuits, the power of the Federal Communication Commission and the money of his MAGA billionaire buddies.

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Karen Stokes: Dr. King’s legacy demands action, not silence

On the third Monday in January, communities across the nation celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day of events, church services, and community breakfasts. Yet Dr. King would not have envisioned the day as just one of reflection but also a call for action, driven by a commitment to justice.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ Special Edition: Chuck Chvala and the late Ted Kanavas remember less partisan times

WisOpinion marks the Fourth of July weekend with this rebroadcast of the final Insiders segment with then-co-host former state Sen. Ted Kanavas, who passed away July 3, 2017. In the episode, the two discuss political civility and the meaning of Independence Day. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 13

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Joint Finance Committee Republicans approving tax cut and education funding plans for the state budget, a lawsuit filed against Elon Musk over paying people to sign petitions, this weekend’s state Dem Party convention and more.

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