Madison Forum: Recent Episodes
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Robin talks with longtime Madison TV anchor Christine Bellport, who lost everything to Hurricane Ian while living in Florida, about what it's like to weather a storm of that magnitude.
Robin talks with Amy Schultz - an epidemiology senior data scientist with the Real-World Evidence to Advance Community Health (REACH) Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health - about PFAS and how most Wisconsin residents have these ‘forever chemicals’ in their bodies.
Robin talks with Tiffany Schultz, Southwest Wisconsin Regional Director for the Better Business Bureau, about how to protect your personal information online and what to do if a business with you information gets hacked.
Robin talks with Grant Holley, executive director for the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, about cranberries, cranberry season, and everything that makes Wisconsin the top cranberry producer in the nation.
Robin talks with Michelle Orge, executive director of Second Harvest Food bank of Southern Wisconsin, about the ins and outs of running Southwestern Wisconsin largest food bank.
Lee Rasch, executive director of LeaderEthics - a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ethical political leadership - talks with Robin about the need to hold politicians to a higher standard, no matter how hard that is.
In honor of Culver's 40th birthday, Robin talks with Craig Culver about the beloved franchise's history, current offerings, and what they're doing to celebrate.
Robin talks with Kristi Chuckel, Director of Public Affairs for the Wisconsin State Fair, about what goes on behind the scenes, what's available this year, and more about everyone's favorites.
Robin talks with Madison Alderman Mike Verveer about the city's deficit, the referendum, property taxes, and what's in store for the city.
Robin is joined by UW-Madison entomologist PJ Liesch to talk about cicadas, spongy moths, Japanese beetles, Asian ladybeetles, and the scorpion.
In the wake of the charges against the warden and 8 others at the Waupan Correction Institution related to prisoner deaths, Robin talks with Waupan Mayor Rohn Bishop about the history of the town, the prison, and his concerns over the charges and the prison's future.
Robin talks with Forum regular Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, about the recent criminal complaint filing by AG Josh Kaul against three men regarding the alleged unappointed electors conspiracy in 2020.
Robin sits down with Staff Sergeant Derek Ruck to talk about his experience as part of the Army National Guard.
In the wake of several Wisconsin dog breeders appearing on the Humane Society of the United State's Horrible Hundred List, Robin talks with Alexis Bell, Research Analyst at Bailing out Benji, an Iowa-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ending puppy mill cruelty.
Robin talks with Dr. Stephanie Schauer, Immunization Program Manager with Wisconsin's Department of Health, about measles, it's resurgence, and what can be done about it. The also cover whooping coughing, rubella, and other infectious (but preventable) diseases.
With School Library Month, National Library Week, and National Librarian Day all being in April, Robin sits down with Liz Boyd, marketing specialist for Madison Public Library, to talk about all that the city libraries have to offer.
Robin talks with Don Gorske, also known as the Big Mac Guy - the man who hold the Guinness World Record for Most McDonald's Big Macs eaten - about his life, work, and love of Big Macs.
Robin talks with Mike Sturm, landscape architect with the City of Madison Parks Department, about the Lake Monona Waterfront Plan.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so Robin talks with Dr. Dustin Deming, a medical oncologist and laboratory researcher at UW Health's Carbone Cancer Center, whose focus on gastrointestinal cancers became intensely personal after he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer himself.
Robin talks with Amy Penn, a forestry specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, about the current danger of wildfires and what we may be seeing this season.
Robin talks with Tim Halbach, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service office in Milwaukee-Sullivan, about the recent severe weather - and severe weather warnings - we've been seeing in Wisconsin.
Robin talks with WISC-TV's Gary Cannalte about his career, life, upcoming retirement, and the changes he's seen over the years on the way we report news and weather.
Wisconsin Trade and Consumer Protection Division Administrator Michelle Reinen joins Robin to talk about 2023's top ten consumer complaints made through the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Robin talks with Kyle Kriegl, executive director of the Southwest Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross, about the current shortage of blood donations, how it happened, and what can be done to help.
Robin talks with Madison Streets Superintendent Charles Romines about street clearing the wake of heavy snow and bitterly cold temperatures in the past weeks.
Robin talks with Tom Haupt, influenza specialist with the Wisconsin Dept. of Health, about the RSV vaccine now available for those who are pregnant.
Robin talks with Brenda Campbell, president and CEO of Secure Futures, about what the recently-passed Act 60 means for future Wisconsin high schoolers and why financial literacy is so important at any age.
Robin talks with Dane Co. Clerk Scott McDonell about their new election center at the former Ale Asylum location near the airport.
Robin talks with Tellurian Behavioral Health CEO Kevin Florek about Tellurian's Narcan vending machine.
Zach Brandon, President of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, joins Robin to talk about the recent panel discussion with seven area mayors about the difficulties of getting housing as part of the middle class, the need for workers and housing for those workers, and the influx of Gen Z into the area.
Robin talks with Scott Klug, former congressman and television news anchor, about his past work and his current podcast "Lost In the Middle: America's Political Orphans."
Robin talks with Francesca Frisque, food pantry manager for the Goodman Community Center about their Thanksgiving Basket Drive.
Robin talks with Dane County Executive Joe Parisi as he looks back over his career and talks about his decision to retire.
Robin talks with Deputy Evan Tilleson from the Dane Co. Sheriff's Office, Freeway Service Team, about what it's like to do traffic enforcement on the Beltline.
Robin speaks with Trish Kilpin, director of the the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Office of School Safety, about their tip line and how they're working to make schools, and communities, safer.
Robin talks with Marquette University Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin about the Republican redistricting proposal.
Robin talks with national researcher Bob Lerman about Wisconsin's Youth Apprenticeship progam.
Robin talks with Scott O’Donnell, Director of Circus World, about the rich history of the circus in Wisconsin and the retirement of their two fabulous stars, Viola and Kelly.
10th Annual Roll & Stroll for Pancreas Cancer takes place today! Joining Robin is Gerianne Holzman, the event's chair, who talks about her connection to the event, what's going on, and how cancer impacts so many of us.
Robin talks with Jason Otkin from UW-Madison's Space Science adn Engineering Center about the curret dry weather in Wisconsin and flash droughts.
The Goodman Community Center has announced a new minimum wage for all employees of $20 per hour. Robin talks with CEO/Executive Director Letesha Nelson about how they made the adjustment without tweaking employee benefits and offering free childcare, as well as how it benefits the community as a whole.
Robin talks with Leslie Van Buskirk from the Division of Securities at State of Wisconsin, Department of Financial Institutions, about how to avoid getting scammed when you are an older adult.
Robin talks with Steve Starkey, executive director of OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center, about how Madison's LGBTQ+ community is facing current event.
Robin talks with Rachel Leuinger, executive director for Jane’s Journey Home for Dogs, a new senior dog animal sanctuary in Baraboo.
Robin talks with AAA's Nick Jarmusz about all the ways you can stay safer on the roads this summer travel season.
Robin talks with Dr. Gregory DeMuri, pediatric infectious disease expert from UW-Madison, about Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses common in Wisconsin.
Robin talks with Amy Penn, Wildland Urban Interface Specialist with the Wisconsin Division of Forestry, about wildfire season.
Robin talks with Mike Seidel, the Fish Fry Guy, about what makes a good fish fry and where to get the best one.
Check out Mike's top 10 list: madisonfishfry.com
Rose Oswald Poels, President/CEO of the Wisconsin Banker Assocation, joins Robin to talk about the current issues and...um...excitement in the banking industry and why Wisconsinites shouldn't be worried about their banks.
Robin talks with Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway about her platform for the upcoming election.
Robin talks with Madison mayorial candidate Gloria Reyes about her background, thoughts on the city, and plans if she wins the election.
Robin talks with Mike Cechvala, Transportation Planner for the City of Madison Dept. of Transportation, about plans for the coming BRT and complete redesign on Madison's Metro Transit routes.
Robin talks with Brian Johnson, public information officer for the City of Madison Streets Division, to get all the details of how the Streets Division is handling the 2023 winter snowfall.
Robin talks with Amy Good, Director of Development and Marketing with DCHS, about the pets currently available for adoption and the new batch of animal arriving from down South.
Since it's award season, Robin talks with award-winning documentary filmmaker Greg Jeske, founder of J-Dog Productions, LLC.
Robin talks with Katie Glass, child life education specialist, about UW Health Kids Caring Canines program.
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi talks with Robin about the jail, mental health initatives,and the Suck the Muck program.
Robin bring on Steve Noll, marketing professor at Madison College, to answer the question: TikTok - harmless fun or insidious spy?
Robin talks with Mary Kay, Executive Director of Wisconsin's NAMI Chapter about what help is available for those with mental illness and what NAMI does to help people connect with it.
UW-Health's Chief Quality Officer Dr. Jeff Pothoff joins Robin to talk about the upper respiratory trifecta of COVID-19, RSV, and the flu.
Robin talks with Tiffany Bernhard Schultz, Southwest Wisconsin Regional Director for the Better Business Bureau, about how to keep yourself, your information, and your gifts safe this holiday season (and all other seasons) while shopping online.
With deer season underway, Robin talks with Wisconsin DNR's Jeff Pritzl, deer program specialist, who has everything you need to know this year.
Midterms are finally over. Robin talks with Madison Forum regular Charles Franklin, Marquette Law School Poll Director, about the results.
Robin is joined by Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell to go over all the things around the upcoming Nov. 8th election and what you need to know to vote.
Robin talks with Nick Novak, Vice President of Communications & Marketing at Wisconsin Manufactures & Commerce, about WMC's The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin competition, that celebrates the best and most innovative stuff (big and small) that the state manufactures.
Go to madeinwis.com to cast your vote before noon on Wednesday, Oct. 19th.
Robin talks with Nick Jarmusz, from Wisconsin AAA, about what makes those darn gas prices so high.
Robin talks with Jackie Sandberg, Wildlife Program Manager, and Sarah Karls, Senior License Wildlife Rehabilitator, from the Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Robin talks with the man in charge of Madison/Dane County's monkey pox response - Ken Van Horn, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at Public Health Madison and Dane County, who has answers to all the common monkey pox questions.
Robin talks with Renee Callaway, pedestrian bicycle administrator for the city of Madison, about Vision Zero, the city's initiative seeking to bring the number of fatal crashes in Madison to, well, zero.
In the wake of this week's Wisconsin primary election, Robin talks with Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin about the results and what they mean for the future.
Robin talks with Jen Puente, chief marketing officer for the Wisconsin State Fair, about how the fair is going, what's coming up, where you can get fair merch, the best time to see the animals, and what's the tastiest treat available. Plus, the acts that Jen is most excited about.
Jen "Yoda" Roman joins Robin to talk about Camp Hero, which encourages girls to become firefighters, police officers, and other first responders.
Find out more or volunteer at camphero4girls.org.
Veteran NBC 15 anchor John Stofflet has announced he's retiring next year. He joins Robin to talk about his long career in broadcasting and reflects on what has changed and what very much hasn't.
Robin talks with the Medical Director of UW Organ and Tissue Donation Nikole Neidlinger, MD MBA FACS, about organ and tissue donations.
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi joins Robin to talk about the county jail - the plan, the cost, the referendum, the lot. Plus, updates on hybrid working environments, COVID-19, county budgets, the veterans' shelter, the investigations at the Henry Vilas Zoo and the medical examiner's office, and the county's flood mitigation measures.
Robin talks with TV icon "Crazy Lenny" Mattiloi about his life, career, and, of course, fascination with bicycles.
Robin talks with Marcia Whittington, chief development officer at Agrace, about Agrace's Adult Daycare Center, as well as some of the other services Agrace offers.
Robin talks with Tim Metcalfe, the man behind Brat Fest, about what this year's going to look like, what past years have looked like, and what the world's largest brat fest still needs. (Hint: it's volunteers.)
Mike Murray, Vice President of Government Affairs and External Relations for Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, joins Robin to talk about what will happen in Wisconsin if Roe v. Wade falls and what Planned Parenthood will do about it.
Michael Johnson, MBA – President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County on race relations in Dane County and around the globe.
Gov. Evers Announces $75 Million We’re All In Grant Program and Initiative to Spur Wisconsin’s Economic Recovery, Promote Safe Business Practices.
State epidemiologist Tom Haupt. Flu season peaking in Wisconsin and the outbreak is widespread