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WSUM Daily Newscast

WSUM Daily Newscast

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WSUM News Team compiles recent news in under 5 minutes every Monday through Thursday. Originally aired on the 91.7 FM stream, each newscast is re-posted in audio form.© 2026 WSUM Politics & Government
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  • March 5, 2026 Daily Newscast
    Mar 6 2026

    In the news today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of attorney generals on Thursday in a lawsuit to block President Trump’s tariffs, Police and one U.S. Senator forcefully remove a Marine veteran protesting the Iranian war from a hearing on Wednesday, President Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following backlash against her leadership on Thursday, Mortgage rates hit 6% as the Iran war has worried bond market traders. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

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    5 mins
  • March 4, 2026 Daily Newscast
    Mar 5 2026

    In the news today, Democratic Rep. James Talarico wins the Texas primary on Tuesday, The republican-led senate rejects a War Powers Resolution which would force Trump to end strikes on Iran on Wednesday, The U.S. sinks an Iranian warship in international waters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, U.S. stocks rise and Asian markets sink as the conflict in the Middle East continues through Wednesday. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

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    5 mins
  • March 3, 2026 Daily Newscast
    Mar 4 2026

    In the news today, The three finalists for university provost wrap up their presentations to faculty and students, addressing the question, “What are the most pressing issues and opportunities facing a large research university like UW-Madison, and how would you deal with them as provost?”, Crime drops across Madison in all categories according to MPD’s 2025 yearly report, Governor Tony Evers calls a special session to end gerrymandering on Tuesday, President Trump said he will attend his first White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Monday, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem faced an icy reception from Senators of both parties at a Judiciary Committee hearing today, Israel increases airstrikes as Iran continues to retaliate against military action on Tuesday, The president of the Minneapolis Fed said uncertainty around the conflict in Iran could justify waiting to cut interest rates. Hosted by News Director Talula Hayes, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

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    7 mins
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