Lexi Spevacek
WSUM News Director
Appears in 52 Episodes
October 17, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: House Republicans reject Jim Jordan on the first ballot for Speaker of the House and Joe Biden announces he will be visiting Israel.Hosted by News D...
October 16, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Governor Evers finds new funding to continue a Wisconsin childcare program and India's Supreme Court is set to rule on same-sex marriage.Hosted by N...
October 12, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: The Wisconsin Assembly passes three anti-transgender bills and Social Security benefits will increase in 2024.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek,...
October 11, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: A Texas teacher is under scrutiny for giving students melatonin gummies and House Republicans nominate a new candidate for Speaker of the House.Host...
October 10, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Wisconsin Republicans are advised not to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz and Madison Metropolitan School District sees an increase in enrollment....
October 9, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: The Wisconsin Supreme Court votes to limit eviction records for tenants and Nikki Haley's presidential campaign receives an increase in funding.Host...
October 5, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: A man is arrested after bringing a gun into the Wisconsin capitol building and President Biden's dog is not longer living in the White House. Hosted...
October 4, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Wisconsin ends a road test waiver for new drivers, Governor Evers urges the senate for greater childcare resources and over 40 years of fighting com...
October 3, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Madison's mayor requires all departments to cut their budgets in 2024 and the U.S. House of Representatives votes out Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Hosted ...
October 2, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Kamala Harris reschedules her visit to UW-Madison and the US Supreme Court plans to consider some politically prominent cases.Hosted by News Directo...
September 28, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects a lawsuit attempting to prevent the legislature from impeaching Justice Protasiewicz, United Airlines plans to i...
September 27, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Dane County plans to expand the CARES program and a man is sentenced to prison for drug trafficking. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the dail...
September 26, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: The Wisconsin Senate's chief clerk resigns following an undisclosed investigation, Amazon is sued for allegedly engaging in anti-competitive practic...
September 25, 2023 Daily Newscast
In the news today: President Biden speaks at a Pacific Island summit, and London police investigate Russell Brand following sexual offense allegations.Hosted by News D...
September 21, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: The State Superintendent delivers her annual State of Education Address and a WWE show changes networks.Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the d...
September 20, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Madison Common Council votes to allow pigs to be kept as pets. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the daily newscast airs every Monday-Thursday ...
September 19, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Wisconsin Republicans block pay raises for UW employees until the university cuts its diversity, equity and inclusion funding. Hosted by News Direct...
September 18, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Donald Trump receives backlash from anti-abortion activists, observers spot meteors in Wisconsin and Clorox struggles to recover from a cyber attack...
September 14, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services, and state Republicans vote to fire a top elections official. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, th...
September 13, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Madison community raises money for a student survivor, and Mitt Romney announces he will not be running for reelection. Hosted by News Director Lexi...
September 12, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: Wisconsin Republicans vote to oust a top elections official, and five officers are charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols. Hosted by News Director ...
September 11, 2023 Newscast
In the news today: The FDA approves a new round of COVID-19 vaccines, and Kim Jong Un plans to meet with Vladimir Putin. Hosted by News Director Lexi Spevacek, the dai...