x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Wisconsin"s Midday News

Hosted by Greg Matzek and Jessica Tighe, Wisconsin’s Midday News is Wisconsin’s touchpoint throughout the day for reliable, accurate, and relevant news stories. Greg is a familiar voice on WTMJ as the station’s top authority on Wisconsin sports. Tighe is an Emmy-nominated journalist with nearly two decades of news experience, including seven years at CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Together, they will cover the top stories of the day, provide updates on developing stories, and more.

news & politics politics

All Episodes

9:04

Plans for National Guard to Chicago

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/25

CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes talks about the Pentagon’s plans to potentially send National Guard forces to Chicago to address crime, homelessness, and illegal immigration. What is President Trump’s reasoning? What does the Chicago mayor think?

en

3:17

Top Two at Two - 8/25

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/25

1. Attack of the mosquitoes! The Milwaukee area is at an EXTREME level for outdoor pests right now, according to Accuweather. The mosquito level is HIGH and it could get worse. Our historic flooding this month is part of the problem. Standing water creates an ideal atmosphere for mosquitoes to lay eggs. To help cut down on the skeeters: Eliminate any standing water where pests can breed. 2. A U.S. official confirms planning is underway at the Pentagon to potentially send National Guard forces to

en

31:44

1p: There IS Crying in Baseball

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/25

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen. We wrap up with a tribute to Bob Uecker.

en

13:36

MPS Superintendent's Goals for School Year

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/25

MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius talks about how much the flooding has impacted schools, where the schools are with lead remediation efforts, some of her other largest challenges so far, and her goals for the upcoming school year, including an emphasis on literacy.

en

2:49

Three Big Things - 8/25

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/25

1. FEMA is gone, as their field assessments in Wisconsin are complete. Six FEMA teams spent days in Wisconsin assessing damage from our historic flooding this month. Four teams went door to door in Milwaukee County. Another team took on Waukesha County. And the fourth assessed the damage in Washington County. The state will now take FEMA's information and determine whether federal aid is needed. If so, the state will put in its request. The president then reviews that request and decides whether

en

28:28

12p: Uecker & Frog Legs

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/25

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy. We also talk about a new merger that's "brewing" and recap the Brewers celebration of life for Bob Uecker.

en

9:21

"Curious Kind of Balance"

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/25

MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy talks about the opening of the new downtown dog park. Do these little amenities have an impact on Milwaukee's attractiveness as a place to live? Another big step for AI/Data Centers with local approval in Port Washington for what is being described as an $8B investment, what does this mean, and what's next? As the Fed assesses a rate cut in September, it noted a "curious kind of balance" as demand for workers has cooled, but the unemployment rate has held steady, what

en

4:32

Now at Noon - 8/25

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/25

1. Attack of the mosquitoes! The Milwaukee area is at an EXTREME level for outdoor pests right now, according to Accuweather. The mosquito level is HIGH and it could get worse. Our historic flooding this month is part of the problem. Standing water creates an ideal atmosphere for mosquitoes to lay eggs. To help cut down on the skeeters: Eliminate any standing water where pests can breed. 2. A U.S. official confirms planning is underway at the Pentagon to potentially send National Guard forces to

en

25:57

2p: Telly Tells a Story

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/22

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two.Guests include ABC News Reporter Mike Dobuski and President and CEO of Wisconsin Humane Society Alison Fotsch, with a special guest! We wrap up with a new segment titled "Telly Tells a Story".

en

8:33

Gumby: Something Special

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/22

The President and CEO of Wisconsin Humane Society Alison Fotsch talks about the dire need for cat adoptions and foster families amid concerning capacity rates. What discounts are being offered to help get more feline friends out of the shelter?

en

6:21

K-Pop Demon Hunters

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/22

ABC News Reporter Mike Dobuski talks about how this weekend, more than a thousand movie theater screenings across the US will be packed to capacity with fans of the Netflix smash hit "K-Pop Demon Hunters." The company is hosting a limited run of "sing along" screenings, after the film became an unexpected smash hit on streaming earlier this summer. It marks a rare moment of cooperation between Netflix, which has long been resistant to showing its original content on the big screen, and movie

en

1:57

Top Two at Two - 8/22

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/22

1. For the first time we're hearing from Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan about what happened in her courtroom on April 18th. The story went national. Now, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has received police body cam video showing Dugan telling police officers she didn't know the defendant was an illegal immigrant. She also said, she wasn't hiding him from the authorities. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel with that body cam video. Officers responded to Dugan's home, after she called about a possible

en

29:07

1p: Teaching AI

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/22

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Associate Professor at Marquette University Dr. Gabriel Velez and Associate Professor at UWM Shevaun Watson and TMJ4 News Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky and the Director of Riding with Angels Marianne Schulz.

en

9:07

Riding with Angels

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/22

The Director of Riding with Angels Marianne Schulz talks about how the team rescues horses and the horses help rescue children. How do horses offer healing properties? What is Riding with Angels’ mission? How can you help support their mission?

en

10:48

Teaching AI in the Classroom

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/22

Associate Professor at Marquette University Dr. Gabriel Velez and Associate Professor at UWM Shevaun Watson talk about AI usage in the classroom. How can it be beneficial? What are some of the cons? What is the importance of teaching students how to use AI?

en

2:30

Three Big Things - 8/22

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/22

1. Looks like a rate cut is coming. President Trump has demanded the Federal Reserve cut interest rates. Now the Fed Chair just signaled, cuts are likely. The Dow soared more than 800 points after Powell's speech. Shares of tech stocks like Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet went up two percent. Tesla shared jumped about five percent. 2. A new warning today about flood related scams! Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis says he's hearing from families about unprompted text messages referencing a "crisis

en

28:03

12p: Brand Loses Nostalgia

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/22

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous and Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. We also talk about rebranding reaction, FIFA events coming to the U.S., and the Week in Review!

en

7:06

Emotional Flood Damage Assessments

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/22

Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle talks about his work with FEMA trying to assess damage after the historic flooding. What kinds of damage has he seen? What steps need to be taken before federal aid is given to local residents?

en

6:50

Trump's Fraud Case Tossed

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/22

ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous talks about how a New York appeals court threw out the half billion-dollar civil fraud judgment handed down last year against President Trump, his family, and his company. In a 323-page opinion, all five judges in the Appellate Division's First Department agreed that the half-billion-dollar penalty imposed on Trump should be thrown out. The breakdown: Two of the judges said Trump was properly held liable for business fraud, but the fine was

en

2:53

Now at Noon - 8/22

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2025/08/22

1. Happening Now: A community briefing is underway in Milwaukee to discuss federal flood relief grants. The grants are for Milwaukee area residents to help recover from our historic flooding this month. The rebates are available through the "Inflation Reduction Act." Our flooding on August 9th exposed serious electrical safety concerns in many homes. The Chief Economist at "Green Homeowners United" says these grants provide up to 10-thousand dollars per home to replace unsafe electrical panels and

en

4,483 results

Similar Podcasts

Boletines RNE

RNE

BBC News

BBC World Service

برامج

مونت كارلو الدولية / MCD

Journal Afrique

RFI

要闻解说

RFI - 法国国际广播电台