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The La Follette Line

The La Follette Line

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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.© 2025 WSUM Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Final Episode: Looking Back, Looking Forward
    Dec 11 2025

    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 the remainder of his term, as well as his message for students in Wisconsin. We wrapped up the show with a look back at our favorite moments on The La Follette Line, reflecting on the incredible guests and conversations we’ve had over the past year and a half.


    Catch The La Follette Line live every Tuesday at 7 PM on WSUM 91.7 FM Madison, or stream it online at wsum.org.

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    54 mins
  • The Gubernatorial Race: Sara Rodriguez
    Dec 9 2025

    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 government, her current responsibilities serving as Lt. Governor under Governor Evers, and how her experience working with the governor is informing her campaign for governor. We also talked about her plan to address affordability in Wisconsin, as well as her vision for expanding healthcare access and long-term funding for the Universities of Wisconsin system. She also shares her approach to reaching voters during the August primary and potentially navigating a divided legislature.

    Catch The La Follette Line live every Tuesday at 7 PM on WSUM 91.7 FM Madison, or stream it online at wsum.org

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    1 hr
  • Congress in Divided Times
    Dec 8 2025

    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 shutdown, the latest developments on the Epstein files in Congress, and shifting dynamics in the Republican and Democratic parties. We also talked about Rep. Pocan’s package of bills pushing for reform in Medicare and Medicare Advantage, as well as his vision for defense-spending reform. He also shared his thoughts on Wisconsin’s elections in 2026, including the upcoming gubernatorial race, and provided a message to UW-Madison students on his work in Congress.

    Catch The La Follette Line live every Tuesday at 7 PM on WSUM 91.7 FM Madison, or stream it online at wsum.org

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    44 mins
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