Whitman Bottari
Host of The La Follette Line
Appears in 24 Episodes
The Final Episode: Looking Back, Looking Forward
On the final episode of The La Follette Line, we sat down with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to reflect on his past seven years in office. We discussed his career hist...
The Gubernatorial Race: Sara Rodriguez
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, who is running for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election....
Congress in Divided Times
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by U.S. Representative Mark Pocan, who has represented Wisconsin’s second district since 2013. We discussed the...
The Gubernatorial Race: David Crowley
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who is running for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. Bor...
The Gubernatorial Race: Missy Hughes
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we welcomed Secretary Missy Hughes; lawyer, business executive, and Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin. Hughes pre...
Wisconsin Progress at Every Level
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, who is running for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election...
The Gubernatorial Race: Francesca Hong
On this episode of The La Follette Line, and the second episode of The Gubernatorial Race Series, we welcomed State Representative Francesca Hong, who is running for W...
Representing Students in the Capitol
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we welcomed State Representative Renuka Mayadev, who represents Wisconsin’s 77th Assembly District, covering much of campus. W...
The Gubernatorial Race: Kelda Roys
THE GUBERNATORIAL RACE SERIES: This week on The La Follette Line, we kicked off our Gubernatorial Race Series with State Senator Kelda Roys, who’s running in the Democ...
From City Hall to Campus
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we welcomed Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway for the second time. Rhodes-Conway currently serves as the 58th Mayor of Madison...
Campus Issues and the City Budget
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by Madison District 8 Alder and Common Council Vice President Muralidharan (MGR) Govindarajan. Representing the...
2024 Campaign Rhetoric Reviewed
On Friday, November 22nd, 2025, The La Follette Line hosted Executive Editor of The Nation Magazine John Nichols and University of Wisconsin-Madison Communication Arts...
Covering Campus in Divided Times
This week on The La Follette Line, we were joined for the first show of the semester by Managing Editor of The Badger Herald Zoe Klein and Managing Editor of The Daily...
Wisconsin’s Judicial Crossroads
This week on The La Follette Line, we’re joined by Judge Susan Crawford, who is currently running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. We discuss the importance of the rac...
The History of Milwaukee Socialists and Public Health
On this episode of The La Follette Line, we dive into the Milwaukee socialist government's response to the 1918 influenza epidemic. We examine how health department of...
Re-Energizing Rural and Working-Class America
This episode on The La Follette Line, we're joined by State Representative Jodi Emerson and Peter Rickman, president of the Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Work...
The Election Edition
This episode on The La Follette Line, we're joined by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and actor Adam Brody. With the 2024...
Spotlight on Wisconsin
On this special episode of The La Follette Line, we shine a light on Wisconsin's political scene with a diverse panel of guests: Actors Adam Scott and Ed Helms to join...
Wisconsin at the Polls
This week on The La Follette Line, we welcome Dr. Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Erik Olsen, Republican candidate for Wisconsin's 2nd...
Women Shaping Wisconsin's Future
This week on The La Follette Line, we’re joined by Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski. We discuss why women win as candidates, what Democrats are doing to mo...