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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.

  1. 2 GG FA

    Exploring the Chicago Tribune archives with Kori Rumore

    Have you ever wondered how major newspapers are able to reference coverage of events that happened sometimes more than 100 years ago? It's often thanks to decades of meticulous record-keeping that ends up in the paper's archives. Kori Rumore is a visual journalist for the Chicago Tribune, and joins Reporter's notebook to explain how that information is archived, what's contained within, and why the materials are a valuable component to storytelling.

    23 min

  2. 2 GG FA

    May 1st, 2026: Another SCOWIS candidate, World Press Freedom Day, Exploring the Chicago Tribune archives

    On this week's episode: Judge Pedro Colón talks with Adam after announcing his candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. WTMJ's Steve Scaffidi talks with Ukrainian journalist Olena Stek, who describes handling day-to-day responsibilities in a war-torn nation. The Chicago Tribune's Kori Rumore takes us into the newspaper's historical archives, and explains how that history serves as a valuable tool for storytelling.

    40 min

  3. 24 APR

    April 24th, 2026: Destruction in Ringle, Wisconsin's power struggle, Remembering Dan Bice

    On this week's episode: WSAW-TV Meteorologist Chad Franzen describes the aftermath of an EF-3 tornado that destroyed more than 70 buildings in the north-central Wisconsin community of Ringle last week as part of a week-long severe weather event across the state. Wisconsin's Afternoon News's latest in-depth hour explores the latest utility rate hike request by WE Energies. We remember long-time Milwaukee political columnist and journalist Dan Bice.

    37 min

  4. 17 APR

    April 17th, 2026: Building better records requests, Hyperscale in Wisconsin, Wiseye update

    On this week's episode: WTMJ's Jessica Gatzow reports on how the sudden arrival of hyperscale data centers leaves Wisconsin’s manufacturers and contractors, utility companies and lawmakers in uncharted situations. Vice President of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council Christa Westerberg helps guide the process for building a solid open records request. We update our ongoing coverage on the future of Wisconsin public affairs network WisconsinEye.

    36 min

  5. 11 APR

    April 10th, 2026: Sidewalk talk, PFAS cleanup funding approved, Witnessing space history

    On this week's episode: Marquette University professor and media law expert Dr. Erik Ugland analyzes video of an interaction between TMJ4 reporter Ben Jordan and an employee of Potawatomi Casino & Hotel during coverage of a fire on the casino roof April 6. WTMJ's Elizabeth Lintonen recounts her experience witnessing the Artemis II launch in Florida. A pair of bills related to PFAS cleanup funding receive Governor Tony Evers's signature after years of delays.

    28 min

  6. 28 MAR

    March 27th, 2026: Rescue or trespass?, Inside Wisconsin sauna culture

    On this week's episode, Adam talks with WTMJ's Jessica Tighe about her coverage on the effort to rescue dogs from Ridglan Farms in Dane County. Also, Kelly Meyerhofer, Bridget Fogarty, and Hannah Schroeder from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explain what's causing a recent uptick in sauna usage, both personal and professional, across Southeast Wisconsin.

    39 min

  7. 20 MAR

    March 20th, 2026: A blizzard behind-the-scenes, Parkinson's advocacy in D.C., CBS News Radio ending

    Every week on Reporter’s Notebook, WTMJ’s Adam Roberts talks with members of the WTMJ newsroom, as well as reporters from newsrooms from around the state, to get the full picture when it comes to the stories they choose to tell. On this week's episode: National Weather Service Meteorologist Rebecca Kruk shares how her office planned their forecast for the record-setting blizzard that dumped more than two feet of snow across portions of Wisconsin. WTMJ's Julia Fello recounts her experience advocating for Parkinson's research funding in Washington D.C. A shocking New York Times investigative report into sexual abuse and grooming allegations against late civil rights activist Cesar Chavez leads to sweeping reaction across the country. WTMJ Director of Content Mike Spaulding explains how CBS News Radio ending operations this May after nearly 100 years will impact programming.

    38 min

  8. 14 MAR

    March 13th, 2026: Oconto Falls grooming scandal, Continuing Coverage Check-In, 15 years since Fukushima

    Every week on Reporter’s Notebook, WTMJ’s Adam Roberts talks with members of the WTMJ newsroom, as well as reporters from newsrooms from around the state, to get the full picture when it comes to the stories they choose to tell. On this week's episode: Three former students in Oconto Falls join a federal civil rights lawsuit accusing the northern Wisconsin school board of allowing a culture of grooming and sexual abuse to persist over a two-decade period. We explore why this investigation could serve as a litmus test for grooming prosecution in Wisconsin. WTMJ's Neil Doyle breaks down a police chase that turned deadly on Milwaukee's south side involving a cop hanging from a speeding tow truck. We recap several stories previously covered on Reporter's Notebook in our first "Continuing Coverage Check-In". A look back at 15 years since the Fukushima earthquake and nuclear disaster in Japan.

    34 min
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Descrizione

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.

Informazioni

  • Canale
    620 WTMJ
  • Creatore
    620 WTMJ
  • Anni di attività
    2025 - 2026
  • Puntate
    62
  • Classificazione
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  • Copyright
    © 2025, Good Karma Brands, LLC
  • Sito web del podcast
    Reporter's Notebook

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