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Reporter's Notebook

Reporter's Notebook

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

    March 20th, 2026: A blizzard behind-the-scenes, Parkinson's advocacy in D.C., CBS News Radio ending
    Mar 20 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. 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.
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    38 mins
  • March 13th, 2026: Oconto Falls grooming scandal, Continuing Coverage Check-In, 15 years since Fukushima

    March 13th, 2026: Oconto Falls grooming scandal, Continuing Coverage Check-In, 15 years since Fukushima
    Mar 14 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. 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.
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    34 mins
  • March 6th, 2026: Covering the War in Iran from all angles

    March 6th, 2026: Covering the War in Iran from all angles
    Mar 7 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. On this week's episode: - A recap of our coverage of the ongoing conflict in Iran, including the perspective of WTMJ connections in the region. - Over a dozen foreign journalists were in Wisconsin this week discussing AI and technology's impact on reporting. Adam attended and shares his takeaways. - An erroneous report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office leads to threats of legal action after a shooting inside Milwaukee's Aurora Sinai Medical Center.
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    35 mins
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