Maayan Silver
Stories
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Politics
Abortion can be difficult to talk about. These 14 strangers took it on anyway
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Politics
Despite recent visit, some young Wisconsin voters remain divided on Biden
Last week President Biden traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to announce new student loan relief for some borrowers. But some Madison students may still may need more motivation to support him.
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Politics
As polls close in Wisconsin's presidential primaries, here's what's motivating voters
As voting closes in Wisconsin's primaries, voters are already looking to November. Four years ago, Biden beat out Trump by about 20,000 votes. The race will likely be decided again around the margins.
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Food
In Wisconsin, a lot of training goes into being a cheese tester
250 people applied for five open jobs, hoping to be chosen to help cheesemakers create a creamier cheddar or more melty mozzarella. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on November 22, 2023.)
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National
Kenosha, Wisconsin, reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal
We look at local reaction to the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, who stood trial for killing two people and injuring a third during 2020's racial justice protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
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National
Gift Boxes Featuring Black-Made Products Are Soaring In Popularity
Gift boxes are having a moment due to quarantine, and boxes featuring Black-made products are soaring in popularity as consumers patronize Black businesses as a way of supporting racial justice.
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Race & Identity
Trump Campaign Makes Pitch To Black Neighborhoods. Will It Connect?
The Trump campaign held a Black Voices for Trump event in Milwaukee, part of what many see as an uphill push to peel off some African American votes in battleground states in 2020.