This week's episode of Reporter's Notebook includes an analysis of the ongoing MCTS financial issues, how the City of Milwaukee aims to close a $100 million budget gap, looming cuts for the Milwaukee art scene and how organizations are navigating a lack of federal funding, and an examination of book censorship inside Wisconsin prisons.

July 13th, 2025: An MCTS financial fiasco, Milwaukee arts winners and losers, book censorship in Wisconsin prisons

WTMJ news anchor & reporter Adam Roberts goes beyond the headlines to provide not just the 'what' but also the 'why' when it comes to the media's coverage of some of the biggest stories in the state of Wisconsin & across the country. Every week Adam will talk with members of the WTMJ newsroom, as well as reporters from newsrooms around the state, to get the full picture when it comes to the stories they choose to tell. In addition to the weekly podcast, you can also hear Reporter's Notebook every Sunday morning at 10am on 620 WTMJ.

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WTMJ news anchor &amp; reporter Adam Roberts goes beyond the headlines to provide not just the 'what' but also the 'why' when it comes to the media's coverage of some of the biggest stories in the state of Wisconsin &amp; across the country. Every week Adam will talk with members of the WTMJ newsroom, as well as reporters from newsrooms around the state, to get the full picture when it comes to the stories they choose to tell. In addition to the weekly podcast, you can also hear Reporter's Notebook every Sunday morning at 10am on 620 WTMJ.

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July 13th, 2025: An MCTS financial fiasco, Milwaukee arts winners and losers, book censorship in Wisconsin prisons

July 13th, 2025: An MCTS financial fiasco, Milwaukee arts winners and losers, book censorship in Wisconsin prisons