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The La Follette Line
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The La Follette Line is your weekly deep dive into Wisconsin's political landscape, focused on elections and the strategies behind them.
Episodes
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The Final Episode: Looking Back, Looking Forward
On the final episode of The La Follette Line, we sat down with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to reflect on his past seven years in office. We discussed his career history in public education and government, his goals for the remainder of his term, as well as his message for students in Wisconsin....
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The Gubernatorial Race: Sara Rodriguez
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, who is running for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. We discussed her career history in public health and government, her current responsibilities serving as Lt. Governor under...
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Congress in Divided Times
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by U.S. Representative Mark Pocan, who has represented Wisconsin’s second district since 2013. We discussed the resolution of the nation’s longest government shutdown, the latest developments on the Epstein files in Congress, and shifting...
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The Gubernatorial Race: David Crowley
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who is running for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Crowley made history as the youngest and first Black county executive in the country. He discussed his...
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The Gubernatorial Race: Missy Hughes
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we welcomed Secretary Missy Hughes; lawyer, business executive, and Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin. Hughes previously served as Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and before that spent 17 years at Organic...
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Wisconsin Progress at Every Level
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, who is running for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. Godlewski has held multiple statewide offices, including State Treasurer, where she led the effort to save the office from its...
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The Gubernatorial Race: Francesca Hong
On this episode of The La Follette Line, and the second episode of The Gubernatorial Race Series, we welcomed State Representative Francesca Hong, who is running for Wisconsin Governor in the 2026 election. Representing Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District, Hong discusses her experience as a chef,...
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Representing Students in the Capitol
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we welcomed State Representative Renuka Mayadev, who represents Wisconsin’s 77th Assembly District, covering much of campus. We discussed highlights from her first year in the Assembly, how her background in maternal and child health led her to politics…
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The Gubernatorial Race: Kelda Roys
THE GUBERNATORIAL RACE SERIES: This week on The La Follette Line, we kicked off our Gubernatorial Race Series with State Senator Kelda Roys, who’s running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor in 2026. Representing Wisconsin’s 26th Senate District, Roys is known for her strong advocacy...
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From City Hall to Campus
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we welcomed Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway for the second time. Rhodes-Conway currently serves as the 58th Mayor of Madison, known for her focus on affordable housing, public services, and equitable economic growth. We discussed new developments in…
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Campus Issues and the City Budget
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by Madison District 8 Alder and Common Council Vice President Muralidharan (MGR) Govindarajan. Representing the UW-Madison campus, MGR focuses on affordable student housing and better public health transportation. We discussed his priorities...
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2024 Campaign Rhetoric Reviewed
On Friday, November 22nd, 2025, The La Follette Line hosted Executive Editor of The Nation Magazine John Nichols and University of Wisconsin-Madison Communication Arts Professor Sarah Jedd. We discussed the rhetoric of the 2024 presidential election, the contrasting communication strategies of…
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Covering Campus in Divided Times
This week on The La Follette Line, we were joined for the first show of the semester by Managing Editor of The Badger Herald Zoe Klein and Managing Editor of The Daily Cardinal Nick Bumgardner. Together, they discussed the emerging challenges and unique benefits of student journalism, the process...
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Wisconsin’s Judicial Crossroads
This week on The La Follette Line, we’re joined by Judge Susan Crawford, who is currently running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. We discuss the importance of the race, Crawford’s plan for connecting with voters, and her message for students.
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The History of Milwaukee Socialists and Public Health
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we dive into the Milwaukee socialist government's response to the 1918 influenza epidemic. We examine how health department officials worked alongside the Milwaukee Common Council to disseminate public health information across the city. We discuss the...
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Re-Energizing Rural and Working-Class America
This episode on The La Follette Line, we're joined by State Representative Jodi Emerson and Peter Rickman, president of the Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization. Together, they bring valuable perspectives on the 2024 election and strategies to revitalize rural and...
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The Election Edition
This episode on The La Follette Line, we're joined by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and actor Adam Brody. With the 2024 election day just days away from the date this episode aired, our conversation highlights the critical role of the student vote…
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Spotlight on Wisconsin
On this special episode of The La Follette Line, we shine a light on Wisconsin's political scene with a diverse panel of guests: Actors Adam Scott and Ed Helms to join us to discuss their take on Wisconsin Voting and Maryland Governor Wes Moore to offer an outsider's perspective on Wisconsin's...
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Wisconsin at the Polls
This week on The La Follette Line, we welcome Dr. Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Erik Olsen, Republican candidate for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District. Dr. Franklin, a nationally recognized pollster, will provide insights into Wisconsin's electoral…
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Women Shaping Wisconsin's Future
This week on The La Follette Line, we’re joined by Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski. We discuss why women win as candidates, what Democrats are doing to motivate student voters and how to foster productive conversations about politics. Listen to the show live every Friday on WSUM 91.7...
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Forging Progressive Pathways to Victory
This week on The La Follette Line, we’re joined by Congressman Mark Pocan and Vogue Correspondent Jack Schlossberg. Along with our guests, we take an in-depth look at the history of progressivism in Wisconsin and how Wisconsin Progressives continue to shape the national narrative. We discuss the...
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The Reproductive Freedoms Edition
This week on The La Follette Line, we're joined by the National President and CEO of Planned Parenthood, Alexi McGill Johnson, and State Representative Francesca Hong. With both guests, we dive into the history of access to reproductive healthcare, particularly discussing how the issue has...
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Reproductive Rights and the State Senate
This week on The La Follette Line, we're joined by State Senator Kendra Roys for a conversation on reproductive rights and flipping the state senate. We dive into Roys' history of activism, talk about the importance of the student vote and reflect on access to reproductive healthcare in…
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The Mayor on Campus
This week on The La Follette Line, we’re joined by Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway for a conversation into Madison’s future. We discuss her ties to UW-Madison, the ongoing housing crisis affecting students, and her efforts to improve public transit with the Bus Rapid Transit system. We also get her...
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The La Follette Line is your weekly deep dive into Wisconsin's political landscape, focused on elections and the strategies behind them.
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