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Stu Levitan presents a special New Year's Eve history lesson on Madison's greatest decade... the 1970s, when the highest hopes and worst fears of the 1960s came true. In four segments, Levitan presents how the city burned in the spring semester of 1970, catalogs the extraordinary women of the decade, documents the revolutionary first administration of Paul Soglin, and take a walk through the city's seamier side.
Here's your local news for Wednesday, June 7: The Wisconsin State Legislature was busy, busy, busy today. Amidst legislation to increase hoops for unemployment, protect gas-powered vehicles, create more transparency for parole, and ongoing negotiation over shared revenue, legislators also passed a package of bills that would make changes to the state's key credentialing agency, the Department of Safety and Professional Services. Our reporter watched the today's hearings in real time. Meanwhile, it's been a season of flag-raisings this month. Today, local leaders hoisted the trans pride flag above the Madison Municipal Building, where it'll fly for the next week, Madison educators will be getting the maximum allowable raise of 8%, more than double what MMSD had initially proposed, and Two chefs at Madison's Fairchild restaurant have won a top honor: a James Beard Award. Meanwhile - what do those air quality alerts mean?, Rob has the most comprehensive weather forecast on the WORT airwaves, and a national magazine fawns over Paul Soglin on this week's Madison in the Sixties.
This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Madison Wisconsin. A different look at American history, from the largest collection of American history outside the Library of Congress. Then, a look back at one of the most politically active cities -- and campuses -- in the nation, with the longest serving Mayor in Madison's history, Paul Soglin, Plus, how many countries have you visited? Peter links up with internet wonder-boy and University of Wisconsin alumnus Drew Binsky, who has been to all 197 of them for his global perspective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Madison Wisconsin. A different look at American history, from the largest collection of American history outside the Library of Congress. Then, a look back at one of the most politically active cities -- and campuses -- in the nation, with the longest serving Mayor in Madison's history, Paul Soglin, Plus, how many countries have you visited? Peter links up with internet wonder-boy and University of Wisconsin alumnus Drew Binsky, who has been to all 197 of them for his global perspective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sly talks with former Madison mayor Paul Soglin and discuss the response to the riots that have happened in the last year in Madison and Washington D.C.
Milfred and Hands dissect the spring election, including conservative Judge Brian Hagedorn's unexpected if narrow vote advantage for high court, and Madison Mayor-elect Satya Rhodes-Conway's huge victory over Paul Soglin. Our editorial board members play clips from the post-election speeches and look ahead to a possible recount. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Milfred and Hands play clips from and react to the State Journal editorial board's endorsement meeting this week with Madison's "Mayor For Life" Paul Soglin, who is seeking yet another term in the April 2 election versus Satya Rhodes-Conway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Soglin, candidate for Mayor, explains their qualifications for this office and why they are running.
Paul Soglin, candidate for Mayor, explains their qualifications for this office and why they are running.
Paul Soglin has served as Madison's mayor for 22 (nonconsecutive) years. He keeps coming back to the position, he says, because he's the best-equipped of any candidate to tackle Madison's challenges. Support the show.
Paul Soglin, candidate for Mayor, explains their qualifications for this office and why they are running.
Paul Soglin, candidate for Mayor, explains their qualifications for this office and why they are running.
Program features MLK Community Choir and presentation of the MLK Humanitatian Award by County Executive Joe Parisi and Mayor Paul Soglin.
After approximately 1 year of restoration, the City of Madison held an event to celebrate the re-opening of the Madison Municipal Building. The event featured local music, food, art and entertainment. Madison Poet Laureate and Director of Omega School, Oscar Mireles reads a piece he wrote in celebration of the building. Mayor Paul Soglin speaks about building's 90 year history and the importance of its role in encouraging civic engagement.
Mayor Paul Soglin hosts a news conference at the future location of the Madison Public Market, which will now be located at the corner of E. Johnson St. and First St. He discusses the reason for the change as well as the new opportunities it presents. The building currently houses the City's Fleet Services for city vehicles. The Madison Public Market will provide economic opportunities for local business owners as well as low cost, locally sourced produce along accessible Metro bus routes. It will also serve as a year-round marketplace for unique cuisine, beautiful artwork, live music, pop-op craft fairs and other fun events. Click here to learn more about the Madison Public Market: http://madisonpublicmarket.org/
Mayor-for-life Paul Soglin is the guy to beat now that he's back in the race. But some strong challengers to the left of #GrumpyStache are hoping for an upset. Milfred and Hands assess the field of seven candidates in the February primary for Madison mayor, and look ahead to the April election. Mitch Henck crashes the podcast, claiming Soglin could be in trouble. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayor Paul Soglin, members of the Common Council, Police Chief Mike Koval, & Centro Hispano Discuss ICE Activities in Madison.
Mayor Paul Soglin, members of the Common Council, Police Chief Mike Koval, & Centro Hispano Discuss ICE Activities in Madison.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin, 73, talks with Jessie Opoien about why he's running for governor. Support the show.
From Kathleen Vinehout getting fired up to Paul Soglin going on a Twitter rant, here's a rundown of everything you need to know about from the 2018 state Democratic convention. Support the show.
Madison mayor Paul Soglin recently directed city department heads to limit capital expenditure proposals to only crucial projects. But true to uber-liberal form, city bureaucrats are still bent on pursuing a municipal broadband network that could cost taxpayers north of $100 million. In one of the most digitally connected cities in the country, a city-owned broadband network hardly seems like a crucial project. Catch the MacIver News Minute on News/Talk 1130 WISN every Tuesday and Thursday at 8, 11, and 2. Listen to News/Talk 1130 WISN live: www.iheart.com/live/1130-wisn-4245/
Mayor Soglin will meet with the media to discuss his efforts on gun control with our nation’s mayors, calls for stricter background checks and other action.
Mayor Paul Soglin and Director of Planning and Community and Economic Development, Natalie Erdman, open the 2017 Mayor's Neighborhood Roundtable and take questions from the community.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin joins the show to discuss his decision over removing confederate monuments from Forest Hills Cemetery.
Mayor Soglin will meet with the media to discuss the economic chaos in Wisconsin and why Madison is an exception.
Mayor Paul Soglin, Madison Police Chief Mike Koval and community leaders address the recent shooting of Dallas police officers.
Mayor Paul Soglin holds a press conference regarding resisting arrest.
Mayor Paul Soglin holds a press conference to discuss the events at East Towne Mall.
We welcome Jenni Dye from One Wisconsin Now Institute to discuss their shocking research on Rebecca Bradley’s hateful writing as a college student and its implications for the April 5th Supreme Court election. This week the inevitable avalanche of special interest TV ads began. We review new data ranking Wisconsin 36th in job creation, what could be done to expand opportunity in the state. WEDC remains in hot water over Oscar Meyer debacle but Scott Fitzgerald points the finger at Paul Soglin. Johnson Controls on the hot seat as Hillary and Bernie get specific on outsourcing and trade. Kevin Kane updates us on the development of the NEW Western Wisconsin Cooperative. We remember community organizer Juan Carlos Ruiz and Robert’s aunt Eloise. Music by purple-planet.com
Mayor Paul Soglin and Common Council members will meet privately with a group of Madison residents, all immigrants from countries around the world. They will discuss the challenges of present U.S. immigration policy and the treatment of immigrants in the United States.
Mayor Paul Soglin announces the launch of the Healthy Retail Access Program, which helps improve healthy retail food access in underserved neighborhoods.
Mayor Soglin presents information and data that he would have presented to members of the Senate Labor and Government Reform Committee had he been allowed to testify.
Mayor Paul Soglin hosts a Press Conference for Cities United for Immigration Action (CUIA) Day of Action.
Mayor Paul Soglin and the CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank, Dan Stein, discuss potential impacts of the Gov.'s dug-testing proposal for those receiving food assistance.
Mayor Paul Soglin holds a press conference to respond to President Obama's statements on broadband initiatives.
Representatives from the MPD, MFD and the Chair of the 911 Center Board will join Madison Mayor Paul Soglin to outline specific concerns regarding the 911 Dispatch Center.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Second Harvest Foodbank President Dan Stein react to the 2014 Farm Bill.
Mayor Paul Soglin and Parks Superintendent Kevin Briski make an important announcement regarding the Emerald Ash Borer.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin holds a press conference on the Madison Employment Plan.
Mayor Soglin and Project for Public Spaces, the firm hired for the development of a public market in Madison will discuss the city’s vision, process, and next steps.
Mayor Paul Soglin holds a press conference to discuss the effects of the Federal government shutdown.
Mayor Paul Soglin holds a News Conference on the 2014 City Operating Budget
Press Conference with (among others) Mayor Paul Soglin and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin discusses the various amendments proposed to his 2013 Capital and Operating Budgets.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin, Common Council President Shiva Bidar Sielaff, Centro Hispano Executive Director Kent Craig, Latino Education Council Chairman Sal Carranza, Centro Hispano President Brenda Gonzalez and Javier Neira of Alcance a Latino youth group discuss the new Homeland Security policy for young undocumented immigrants.
A two stage interview, where Bruce passionately states the challenges to our collective future and then enthuses us to individually - spontaneously evolve a new way of being and thinking.He says we are so more fortunate here in NZ where community is far closer, and that by taking the opportunity to participate and leading within our neighborhood, we can work together. This by strategising and activating innovative templates embracing an ecology of commerce, that embeds a social and community component into our daily lives. This takes us back towards being more pristine within nature plus going forward, embracing more joy, connection and creativityBruce covers his visit to India, the resurgence of organic farming across India in particular Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and how larger numbers of people are changing their lives through right livelihood, not only by farming sustainably, but eating healthy produce, as well integrating Ayurvedic principles into their daily life. This superbly successful enterprise show's the way for others to replicate across the sub-continent.www.organicindia.comIn another example Bruce enthusiastically tells of a student radical Paul Soglin, getting elevated into local politics in the small city of Madison, Wisconsin USA, that then reinvents itself as a dynamic, innovative and caring community, introducing the first day care programs and reforms to the city's hiring of women and minorities. Plus visionary inner city building programs, planning and much more. Enabling, Madison's bond rating (per Moody's Investment Services) to be upgraded to AAA status.Under the Mayors Leadership, Paul Soglin, inspired the council and community to enable Madison to be named to the most livable cities list several times during his second tenure as mayor, capturing the number one spot in 1996 and again in 1998 in the USA.http://www.cityofmadison.com/mayor/about/bio.cfmSpontaneous evolution starts with us 'in the moment' and as a being composed of 50 trillion cells, it is how we connect with who we are in the inner world and the outer environment that supports us. When we realize the dynamics between these two interfacing realities and recognize the possibilities of momentous change - magic happens!And we are all collectively responsible for what he says we can call 'the garden.'Bruce Lipton: www.brucelipton.com
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announce that Dane County residents will now have 10 Safe Communities MedDrop locations to get rid of potentially dangerous expired, unused or unwanted medicine. Poisoning deaths are Dane County’s number one cause of injury-related death, killing more Dane County residents than automobile crashes.
In the first of many installments to come, Duncan updates James Howard Kunstler on the recent Congress For the New Urbanism, held June 1-6, 2011 in Madison, Wisc. The Congress for the New Urbanism is a professional association of planners, architects, developers, political leaders and activists who are committed to revitalizing cities and curb the continuation of sprawl. During this show, we hear from: Andres Duany, New Urbanist architec; Ed Glaeser, Harvard economist & author; U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-OR; Paul Soglin, mayor of Madison, Wisc.; Paul Minett, Ridesharing Institute; Will Allen, Wisconsin farmer and founder of Growing Power; Charles Waldheim, Harvard professor and leader of the Landscape Urbanism movement; and Stefanos Polyzoides, New Urbanist architect. JHK reacts to some short sound bites regarding Landscape Urbanism, skyscraper cities and the development of New Urbanism.
Ald. Lauren Cnare, Council President, Ald. Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, Common Council President Pro Tem and Mayor Paul Soglin have scheduled a discussion on 2011 & 2012 budget issues. A Finance Department Presentation with a Council/Mayor Discussion of 2011/2012 Budget Issues.
Know Your Candidates is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Dane County and Madison City Channel. Candidates for Madison Mayor are John Boltz, Dave Cieslewicz, Dennis Amadeus de Nure, Nick Hart and Paul Soglin.
The Overture Ad Hoc Committee has been created to review and analyze the future business plan of Overture to determine its financial feasibility. Members of this committee include Chair Mark Bugher, Director of Madison's University Research Park; former Mayor Paul Soglin; and Alds. Bruer, Cnare, and Verveer.
The Overture Ad Hoc Committee has been created to review and analyze the future business plan of Overture to determine its financial feasibility. Members of this committee include Chair Mark Bugher, Director of Madison's University Research Park; former Mayor Paul Soglin; and Alds. Bruer, Cnare, and Verveer.
The Overture Ad Hoc Committee has been created to review and analyze the future business plan of Overture to determine its financial feasibility. Members of this committee include Chair Mark Bugher, Director of Madison's University Research Park; former Mayor Paul Soglin; and Alds. Bruer, Cnare, and Verveer.
The Overture Ad Hoc Committee has been created to review and analyze the future business plan of Overture to determine its financial feasibility. Members of this committee include Chair Mark Bugher, Director of Madison's University Research Park; former Mayor Paul Soglin; and Alds. Bruer, Cnare, and Verveer.
Madison City Channel covers this Ad Hoc Committee that has been created to review and analyze the future business plan of Overture Center to determine its financial feasibility. Members of this committee include Chair Mark Bugher, Director of Madison's University Research Park; former Mayor Paul Soglin; and Alds. Bruer, Cnare, and Verveer.
The Overture Ad Hoc Committee was created to review and analyze the future business plan of Overture Center to determine its financial feasibility. Members of this committee include Chair Mark Bugher, Director of Madison's University Research Park; former Mayor Paul Soglin; and Alds. Bruer, Cnare, and Verveer.