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, and her work championing student issues in the Capitol.

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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 in women’s rights, affordable healthcare, and environmental protection. Our conversation covered the future of reproductive rights in Wisconsin following Planned Parenthood’s funding cuts, Roys’ vision for affordable housing and childcare, and her plans to restore university funding. We also discussed how she would work across party lines in a divided legislature, address the state’s budget gap, and support working families and small businesses. Finally, we touched on her 2018 campaign lessons, her response to attacks on unions and higher education, her new “SWIFTIE Act,” and her message to young voters as Wisconsin heads toward the 2026 election.

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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 public transportation, services for housing, and Madison’s state and federal budget. We also talked about her life as Mayor and her accomplishments during her tenure.

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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 as alder, his experience as the youngest member of the council, and his role as Vice President. We also talked about his involvement in the Finance Committee and balancing Madison’s deficit through new local developments.

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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 the Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance campaigns, the use of social media in the election, and the broader impact of rhetorical choices on students and the electorate at large.

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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 of reporting state and campus politics at UW-Madison, and the issues dominating student conversations right now.

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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.

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 diverse coalition of healthcare workers and community stakeholders who helped to prevent the spread of the epidemic.

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