Transparency Talk: "We've Been Saying 'Ironic' A Lot"
From WORT 89.9FM Madison by WORT 89.9FM Madison
May 7, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
Hosts Bill Lueders and Tom Kamenick discuss recent court decisions regarding records requests from the Wisconsin Department of Justice and their implications for government transparency.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is responsible for interpreting and enforcing the state’s transparency laws, yet it rarely follows its own advice. This week on “Transparency Talk”, hosts Bill Lueders and Tom Kamenick discuss two recent court decisions involving records requests from the DOJ, and how these decisions could leave a positive impact on government transparency in Wisconsin. But before we turn it over to Tom and Bill, our standard reminder that this conversation is not intended to be specific legal advice but rather a discussion of general legal issues. If you have a particular legal issue, please consult an attorney.
People in this episode
Hosts: Bill Lueders, Tom Kamenick
Topics covered
- transparency laws
- government transparency
- court decisions
- records requests
- legal advice
Keywords
- transparency
- Wisconsin DOJ
- court decisions
- records requests
- legal issues
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wisconsin Department of Justice
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