From the home of Harley-Davidson and the sewer Socialists, broadcasting from the studios of Riverwest Radio in Milwaukee, join Bob Hennelly and Chali Pittman for Day One coverage of the Republican National Convention.

We hear from activists marching with the Coalition to March on the RNC. Then, we hear from a coalition of faith leaders holding a long rally against white Christian nationalism.

Then, we talk about the thousands of law enforcement officers along with private security in the city, where just two weeks earlier, a Milwaukee man died at the hands of private security at the Milwaukee Hyatt Regency hotel. We're joined by Will Sulton, Executive Director of ACLU of Wisconsin representing the family of D'Vontaye Mitchell.

Then, Wisconsin Examiner reporter Isiah Holmes on the long lead-up and millions of federal dollars that have poured into developing Milwaukee's policing capabilities for this convention — and the 2020 DNC.

Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelsen joins us to talk about the decision from Teamsters president Sean O'Brien to speak at the RNC — and how that decision has caused backlash within the union.

Michael Rosen, retired economics professor at Milwaukee Area Technical College and former president of their faculty union AFT Local 212 joins us to talk about Milwaukee's labor history.

And after the announcement that JD Vance is the Vice Presidential pick, we dig into the history and complexities of the junior senator from Ohio and his 2016 memoir, Hillbilly Elegy.

This broadcast is produced by the Pacifica Radio Network, and supported by sustaining sponsorships from unions representing close to two million rank and file members.

Credits to: Moe Thomas, Kelly Meyer, Xav LePlae, Keziah Glow, Reggie Johnson, Keith Gaustad, Peter Donalds, Faye Parks, Sara Gabler, Liam Beran, Chali Pittman, and Bob Hennelly.

Join us tomorrow for our Day 2 broadcast, and stay up-to-date on WORT's live blog in between broadcasts.

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 11, 2024:

• We'll get the details on last week's Act 10 ruling,
• Find out why a high school student is protesting on Library Mall,
• Hear more about life as a doula,
• Share some deck safety advice,
• Explore the wacky world of coloring books,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 10, 2024:

• We find how Lake Monona's PFAS contamination compares to the rest of the state,
• Hear what older voters think about the upcoming election,
• Interview the last two Democratic candidates in the race for Assembly District 48,
• Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,
• Travel back in time to 1968,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 9, 2024:

• We share an update on ACLU's lawsuit against the city of Milwaukee,
• Find out why Wisconsin Eye is reiterating their nonpartisan values,
• Interview two more Democratic candidates in the race for Assembly District 48,
• Get to know some well-traveled birds,
• Learn more about what books are getting banned in Wisconsin libraries,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Monday, July 8, 2024:

• We attend President Biden's rally in Madison,
• Interview one of the five Democrats running for an open seat in the state Assembly,
• Find out why everything's better with butter,
• Mark an important anniversary in the anti-nuclear testing movement,
• Take a closer look at a popular cocktail,
• Review two new offerings on the small screen,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 3, 2024:

• We find out why the city is reevaluating their "natural lawn" program,
• Learn how to keep our pets safe during tomorrow's fireworks,
• Get the rundown on yesterday's special primary election in Milwaukee,
• Share an arts and culture compilation,
• Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves,
• Travel back in time to 1964,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 2, 2024:

• We find out why a staple celebration in Monona may have reached its end,
• Hear why some Milwaukee business owners say they're "underwhelmed" ahead of the RNC,
• Head to Lake Wingra for the Midwest Log Rolling Championships,
• Demystify a tiny superfood,
• Learn what it takes to rehabilitate a blue jay,
• And much more.

Here's your local news for Monday, July 1, 2024:

• We find out why some Madisonians are opening up their yards to strangers' dogs,
• Check in with GOP leadership in Dane County ahead of the RNC,
• Get the details on dairy consumption trends,
• Mark an important anniversary in Wisconsin politics,
• Take a closer look at a popular cocktail,
• Review two new movies,
• And much more.