7 Shows to Watch Right Now

The streaming universe can be overwhelming. L&S faculty members offer a guide to finding the good stuff.

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Renewing Civic Life in Wisconsin

Event honoring the life of Bill Kraus fosters meaningful conversations about compromise in politics.

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Mike Wagner on WISC-TV: Ad spending ramps up when new candidates enter a race

Tim Michels' entry into the Wisconsin Governor's race has set off a new round of spending on campaign ads. Professor of journalism explains that such ads are typically aimed at introducing new candidates to engaged voters.

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Turning the tide of polarization

Michael W. Wagner a Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication writes about his research regarding civic life and Wisconsin.

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Mike Wagner on Wisconsin Public Radio: Election investigation reveals political dynamics

As Wisconsin's Attorney General raises legal concerns over the probe, Republicans seem to be treating it as a contest to see who can be most skeptical of the election results, says the professor of journalism.

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Mike Wagner on Spectrum News: Social media's impact on voters and politics

Professor of Journalism contrasts today's social media landscape with the era when newspapers and radio ruled the day.

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Mike Wagner in The Guardian: Wisconsin is ground zero in battle against vaccine hesitancy

There's a sharp rural-urban divide in terms of who's getting the COVID-19 vaccine, says professor of journalism.

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Uneasy Truths

Our ability to agree on a shared sense of what is true—based on a set of facts—seems like it’s never been quite so damaged. UW experts across multiple disciplines are researching the problem—and they see plenty of reasons for hope.

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Mike Wagner in the Capital Times Wedge Issues: Remembering Act 10

On the tenth anniversary of the controversial legislation, the Professor of Journalism discussed the ways political attitudes and behavior are influenced by the flow of information.

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