• Cannabis Legislation and Racism in State Politics with Alan Robinson
    Nov 12 2025

    Cannabis retail business owner and harm reduction advocate Alan Robinson drops by the show to talk about WI Republicans' trio of bills on THC, as well as to give his perspective on his experiences as a black socialist advocating for change in our state. Plus, commentary on recent missteps by Madison's local media and whole lot of anger for Robin Vos.

    Interview segment starts at 13:47. Interview contains strong language.

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Dane County Supervisor Yogesh Chawla Talks Budget Amendments and Sheriff's "Defund The Police" Claims
    Oct 27 2025

    On a special Monday episode of What's Left Wisconsin, host Noah Lieberman sits down with Dane County Supervisor Yogesh Chawla to talk about the proposed budget amendments to eliminate 28 vacant deputy positions from the sheriff department's budget, what he intends to fund with those resources, and his reaction to Sheriff Kalvin Barrett's letter to the editor in the Wisconsin State Journal.

    Remember to attend the Personnel and Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday October 28th at 5:30 PM - https://dane.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1237367&GUID=EAFC9E83-981A-4E18-AC08-3ABA96254209

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Criminal Justice Reform and Running as an Outsider with Dana Pellebon
    Oct 22 2025

    Former Dane County Supervisor Dana Pellebon joins the show to look back at the work done by the Dane County Black Caucus in criminal justice reform, talk about her experience running for Dane County Executive, and share her thoughts on the importance of local arts. Plus, why we should all be as mad as Charlie Berens about the new Port Washington AI Data Center.

    Interview starts at 14:14

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • City Budgets and Public Health Under the Trump Administration With Madison Common Council President Regina Vidaver
    Oct 8 2025

    Madison Common Council President Regina Vidaver joins the show to talk about the process of creating the city budget, how Trump's spending cuts are impacting the city, and what it means to fight for public health in the age of anti-vaxxers. Plus, an introduction to the show and the ever-expanding Democratic primary for Governor.

    Interview begins at 24:29

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    1 hr and 25 mins