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Reporter's Notebook

Reporter's Notebook

Written by: 620 WTMJ
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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.2025, Good Karma Brands, LLC Politics & Government
Episodes
  • January 11th, 2026: Renewed unrest in Minneapolis, So long, Post-Gazette, Wisconsin sports highlights

    January 11th, 2026: Renewed unrest in Minneapolis, So long, Post-Gazette, Wisconsin sports highlights
    Jan 10 2026
    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. In this episode: A recap of the unrest unfolding in Minneapolis, Minnesota following an I.C.E. agent shooting and killing Renee Good A look at how a newspaper in operation for 240 years stunned their community with the announcement of their impending closure WTMJ's Nazir Spencer recaps his weekend covering the Team USA Speedskating Trials at the Petit National Ice Center Hudson Star Observer Sports Editor Bob Burrows details how UW-River Falls was able to win the NCAA D3 football national championship over North Central
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    32 mins
  • December 24th, 2025: Editor by day, Christmas story author by night

    December 24th, 2025: Editor by day, Christmas story author by night
    Dec 24 2025
    On a Christmas Eve edition of Reporter's Notebook, WTMJ's Adam Roberts sits down with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Executive Editor Greg Borowski. Every Christmas, Greg publishes an original story as part of a tradition dating back to 1996. Greg shares how the stories began, what makes them so re-readable, and offers his thoughts on stories to watch for in 2026.
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    19 mins
  • December 21st, 2025: A critical window for Milwaukee restaurants, Examining the Dugan verdict

    December 21st, 2025: A critical window for Milwaukee restaurants, Examining the Dugan verdict
    Dec 19 2025
    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. In this episode: WTMJ's Elizabeth Lintonen takes us inside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Milwaukee where Judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of felony obstruction. OnMilwaukee Dining Editor Lori Fredrich analyzes a recent stretch of Milwaukee-area restaurant closures, and shares how business owners are using social media to show the gravity of the situation. Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) explains a new bill that would establish a tax-funded public affairs broadcasting network to replace WisconsinEye, which went dark December 15 due to a lack of funding.
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    38 mins
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