WSUM Daily Newscast

WSUM Daily Newscast

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  • April 16, 2025 Daily Newscast

    In the news today, the board president of Madison's Urban Triage dismisses claims of poor contract vetting, Israel plans to keep troops in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, the Fed Chair gives a warning on the economic state of the US, and the US Pentagon investigates potential leaks. 

    Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

    9 min
  • April 15, 2025 Daily Newscast

    In the news today, bipartisan support limits the White House from trying to end legal aid for unaccompanied minors, US President Trump threatens Harvard University's tax status, and Madison's Literacy Network loses federal funding for its US citizenship test-prep.
    Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

    8 min
  • April 14, 2025 Daily Newscast

    In the news today, one man is arrested and charged with an arson attack against Pennsylvanian Governor Josh Shapiro, housing tax credit recipients may expand in rural Wisconsin, the president of El Salvador says he won't return mistakenly deported man, and China and Vietnam strengthen economic ties in response to White House tariffs.
    Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

    9 min
  • April 10, 2025 Daily Newscast

    In the news today, the US House Representatives vote to bar district judges from making nationwide injunctions, a helicopter crashes in the Hudson River, Ben Wilker plans to step down as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair, the Trump administration is looking to cancel social security numbers of self-deportees, and heavy opposition exists towards amendments in India's Right to Information Act. 

    Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

    8 min
  • April 09, 2025 Daily Newscast

    In the news today, UW-Madison School of Education ranked top in the nation, the Associated Press regains access to the White House, toxic oceanic algae bloom in Southern California results in sea lion attacks on beachgoers, the Trump administration halts funding for top colleges, President Trump reversed environmental protections to increase timber production, Trump backs down on reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, the US restores food aid to many nations, yet neglects Afghanistan and Yemen, and anthrax attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo kill 50 hippos. 

    Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

    12 min
  • April 08, 2025 Daily Newscast

    In the news today, UW students and alumni receive visa cancellations, the US Supreme Court resumes Venezuelan deportations and the Supreme Court pauses a ruling requiring 16,000 federal workers to be rehired, Meghan Markle announces she suffered with postpartum preeclampsia, Ukrainian President Zelensky says Chinese citizens were caught fighting alongside Russia in the Donetsk region, tariffs on Chinese goods goes up to 104%, and the US and Iran will hold direct talks on April 12. 
    Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

    11 min
  • April 07, 2025 Daily Newscast

    In the news today, Madison Metro bus drivers seek system-wide changes after bus drivers are physically assaulted on the job, the US Supreme Court temporarily blocks an order to return a mistakenly deported man, Alzheimer's research faces uncertainty amid federal health cuts, rumors of a 90-day pause on tariffs caused a sudden spike in the stock market this morning, Spain ends its golden visa program for real estate investors, and Myanmar seeks aid after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake.

    Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

    10 min
  • April 03, 2025 Daily Newscast

    In the news today, a state of emergency is declared over livestock deaths blamed on reintroduced wolves in rural New Mexico, US Secretary of State visits Brussels to meet with other leaders in NATO, the Trump Administration advises NYC prosecutors to consider the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, stocks plummet following the announcement of greater US tariffs, and Hungary makes plans to withdraw from the ICC.

    Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

    10 min
  • April 02, 2025 Daily Newscast

    In the news today, Judge Susan Crawford wins the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, Jilly Underly wins the 2025 Wisconsin State School Chief election, US President Donald Trump reveals reciprocal tariffs on all US exports, New Jersey senator Cory Booker sets a record marathon Senate speech, and a man was arrested after driving a vehicle on Library Mall. 

    Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

    8 min
  • April 01, 2025 Daily Newscast

    In the news today, NASA astronauts return home from the International Space Station after being there for nine and a half months, layoffs hit US health agencies, Lee Zeldin closes National Environmental Museum, Europe has a strong plan to retaliate against US tariffs, China practices military attacks, blockades, and exercises in the area surrounding Taiwan, and Russian president, Vladimir Putin issues a new military draft as the recent offensive against Ukraine continues to slow down. 

    Hosted by News Director Paige Stevenson, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday at 5 & 6 pm. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on wsum.org.

    10 min

About 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.