These experts from the UW–Madison faculty and staff have agreed to comment on breaking news, ongoing developments and trends in their areas of expertise. If you need help arranging interviews, email the Office of Strategic Communication.
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Barry Burden on: What Trump's "big, beautiful, bill" means for Wisconsin
Professor Burden can discuss the relationship between the President and Congress, governing in an era of narrow congressional majorities, and the likely consequences of the bill in the 2026 midterm elections.
Experts on the news
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Barry Burden on: What Trump's "big, beautiful, bill" means for Wisconsin
Professor Burden can discuss the relationship between the President and Congress, governing in an era of narrow congressional majorities, and the likely consequences of the bill in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Timothy Smeeding on: How the "big, beautiful bill" impacts healthcare access
Emeritus Professor Smeeding can discuss the bill's impact on Medicare and Medicaid.