My latest news story for @pbswisconsin.bsky.social The politics of remote work and Wisconsin state employees

My latest for @pbswisconsin.bsky.social

Meteorologists and climate scientists tracking Wisconsin's weather point to the trends of hotter nights, higher humidity, extreme rainstorms, more tornadoes and smoky air as standing out over the course of the 2025 summer season, reports @iamstevenpotter.bsky.social.

My latest piece for Milwaukee Magazine is about audio engineer extraordinaire Trace Ellington. In it, we delve into his musical history, background and beginnings and how he's using all of that to help local artists today. Check it out in the magazine or find it online soon.

My latest for @pbswisconsin.bsky.social was a difficult one.

Me omw to therapy

School districts in Wisconsin are struggling to keep up with special education costs and parents of students with disabilities are pushing lawmakers to increase funding in the 2025-27 state budget. By Steven Potter | Here & Now pbswisconsin.org/news-item/wh...

Former state lawmaker and current Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor just announced her candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Taylor, who will add to the court's liberal majority if elected, will face off against conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley in a Spring 2026 election.

Bike ride home from doc appt

There's a lot of fear and confusion over changes being made at the agency in charge of Social Security. I interviewed the former commissioner of the Social Security Administration about it -- he's not happy or hopeful. #SocialSecurity #DOGE #SSI pbswisconsin.org/news-item/ma...

A decade ago, my son drew me

IMPORTANT (via @apnews.com, obvi) apnews.com/article/trum...

I own many fans

This clip is blowing up on our website. Seems important. youtu.be/SOADUu0wm-A?...

Here's me talking about the election for state superintendent of public schools Vote April 1 youtube.com/shorts/BRQai...

WISCONSIN VOTERS: There are TWO statewide races on your spring election ballot -- including the race for state superintendent of public instruction. Here's my latest for PBS Wisconsin News where I spoke to challenger Brittany Kinser and incumbent Jill Underly. pbswisconsin.org/news-item/wh...

I don't care about spoilers for the last episode of #Severance because I have no idea what's going on this season

President Trump just signed an executive order to dismantle the federal Education Department. I recently asked the the two candidates for superintendent of the Wisconsin school system what that could mean for the state. Here's what they said: pbswisconsin.org/news-item/dr...

The urge to leave the family group text is so strong Don't even say anything, just go

Keep them windows down, volume up open.spotify.com/track/7gE76o...

Windows down, volume up open.spotify.com/track/26eIWC...

The kid said he wanted to play soccer. I said no because I was tired. Then, I changed my mind -- and I loved every minute. Also, he beat me 10-5. #kids #soccer #dadlife

Why do we have spring elections? youtube.com/shorts/crSG4...

Texting with a teen

You know you've asked yourself this... pbswisconsin.org/news-item/wh...

Tony Robinson, 10 years gone Reflections on how the fatal police shooting of an unarmed, Black teenager changed Madison My latest for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social isthmus.com/news/news/to...

While races for state supreme court justices and state schools superintendent have become partisan affairs involving political parties and big money donors, their once nonpartisan character is a reason these Wisconsin elections are held in spring and not autumn, reports @iamstevenpotter.bsky.social.

Things changed; I've changed. open.spotify.com/track/20U1I3...

Three career educators vying to lead the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction — Brittany Kinser, Dr. Jill Underly and Jeff Wright — share their perspectives on school funding, achievement gaps, assessing test scores and teacher shortages, reports @iamstevenpotter.bsky.social.

Here's my latest for @pbswisconsin.bsky.social on the race for state school superintendent -- read about the candidates' perspectives on school funding, achievement gaps, assessing test scores and teacher shortages. pbswisconsin.org/news-item/wh...

Remember first learning about tectonic plates in school? Really groundbreaking stuff.

None of the restaurants on #StarWars look like they would pass a health inspection

My 13-year-old son just now: "Dad, I don't think I want to go out to eat tonight -- can we just eat at home?" ...this feels like a trap

I really shouldn't have to say this but... • Regurgitation is NOT journalism • Plagiarism is NOT journalism • Lying is NOT journalism

A few different friends have gotten national exposure for their projects recently -- but not how you might expect: One had her book on a shelf during a skit on SNL and another local radio station had someone wearing their button on a very popular sitcom

Here in Wisconsin, we water our ice to make sure it grows properly. #wiwx

Easiest one yet

"Legendary with-it, homie, you ain't even ready // Everything you doing, we done did the thing already // Still doing it better, ain't nothing you could tell me" open.spotify.com/track/618PnC...

I don't have Netflix

REPORTER INBOX: It's national Hot Sauce day. Here's a map of the hottest (by choice) of hot sauces around the nation (from Instacart) -- What's odd to me is that I've never heard of a few of these and Sriracha is #1 nowhere??

Me, in Wisconsin: "A high temp of 1° and a low of -1° tomorrow? Cold but warmer than today. Manageable." Me, still in Wisconsin: "I want some ice cream." -- I did buy some ice cream. Because I am Wisconsin.

Guess who just revived his old TikTok account. Just guess.

Son: "Dad, I got 100% on my math test." Me: "Keep it up -- I will pay you." Son: "What?" Me: "You heard me."

Them: "Add a user to your (credit) card today!" Me: No. I don't even want to be a user of it.

Me to my almost 13-year-old son: "What time should I come get you?" Him, the pre-teen child: "Today"

Sure to be overshadowed by the state Supreme Court battle this spring, there's another -- very important -- election on the ballot: The race for superintendent of Wisconsin's public school system. Here's my preview of the upcoming Feb. 18 primary. Article linked below

This meme -- via @melissamcewen.bsky.social -- is going around as haha-funny but it could not be more true

A long time ago, my mom told me that "some people are only happy when they're unhappy" I wish she wasn't right But she is

BREAKING NEWS: Immature-but-middle-aged reporter gets new headshots, decides to start acting very serious immediately