Inside View is Milwaukee Public Television's flagship program for public affairs

Hosted by Mark Siegrist, Inside View has covered national issues like the war on terrorism at home and abroad; the political future of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold; and the rising cost of health care.

Inside View also covers local issues like the rebuilding of Metcalfe Park after a violent summer; the future of the Milwaukee Brewers and the Milwaukee Bucks, our hometown sports teams; and topics concerning our children such as teen suicide and prenatal care.

Our first year was exciting and filled with challenges. We have a unique format where our producers expand ideas presented in their segments with follow-up studio discussions. In our first year we had veteran television reporters Jodi Olson and Felicia Rohrer on our team. They were joined by print journalists Bruce Murphy and Joel McNally. Station regulars Sharon Patterson, Patricia Gomez, Dan Jones, and Dan Small rounded out the Inside View crew.

Here are some of the other topics we're working on: Dan Small updates us on the West Nile Virus. Joel McNally shows us how Native Americans celebrate Columbus Day. Jodi Olson explores the case of three friends who died of rare brain diseases after feasting on wild game. And Sharon Patterson discovers why some African Americans are joining the Republican Party.

Please join us on Thursdays evenings at 6:30pm as we give you the Inside View on issues facing the people of Milwaukee, Southeastern Milwaukee, and the world.