Mark Kass is the editor of the Business Journal of Milwaukee; Rob Henken is the President of the non-partisan Public Policy Forum. The two institutions partner with the UW-Milwaukee Center for Urban Initiatives and Research on the People Speak Poll. They spoke with Mitch Teich. The current poll data tracks public support for various transportation issues, such as spending on rail projects, road construction, and bus service.
Sandra Hunter is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Marquette University's College of Health Sciences. She spoke with Mitch Teich about her recent research, including work on how gender plays a role in how quickly muscles fatigue during exercise.
Joseph Foy is the co-editor of the compilation Homer Simpson Marches on Washington: Dissent through American Popular Culture, with Timothy Dale. Foy is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha. His conversation with our Stephanie Lecci first aired in May.
WUWM environmental reporter Susan Bence produced our feature on Power Down Week, which ended Sunday night with a quintessential Milwaukee tradition – a block party and, as you might expect, prizes for the people who managed to power down most. You can also see a slide show of photos and hear Susan’s news story about Power Down week.