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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.
WSUM hosts The La Follette Line, a news show with 24 episodes published.
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
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
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 shutdo
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 th
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
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, incl
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
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 Ass
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. Represe
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 s
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
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 t
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 t
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 he
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
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 persp
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 episo
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 Mar
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 r
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 co
Sara Rodriguez
Wisconsin Democratic Lt. Governor · West Tampa Tobacco Co.
1 appearance on this show
David Crowley
Milwaukee County Executive · SCI Social Capital Inc.
1 appearance on this show
Francesca Hong
candidate for governor in Wisconsin
1 appearance on this show
Kelda Roys
current state Senator
1 appearance on this show
John Nichols
associate editor at the Cap Times, national correspondent for The Nation Magazine · Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority
1 appearance on this show
Zoe Klein
psychotherapist and Yoga teacher · The Badger Herald
1 appearance on this show
Ben Wikler
Chair · Democratic Party of Wisconsin
1 appearance on this show
Adam Brody
rabbi
1 appearance on this show
Ed Helms
1 appearance on this show
Adam Scott
Founder and Creative Director · Mississippi State University PGA Golf Management program
1 appearance on this show
Wes Moore
Governor of Maryland · Maryland government
1 appearance on this show
Charles Franklin
Assistant Superintendent of Technology & Information Services · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
1 appearance on this show
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