Capital Times

United StatesMadison, Wisconsin, United StatesEnglish

Rooted in a century-long legacy of progressive journalism, this publication serves as a key voice for Madison’s civic discourse through its deep commitment to investigative reporting and local advocacy. It distinguishes itself by prioritizing social justice issues and community-focused narratives that cater to an engaged, politically active readership across Wisconsin’s capital region.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MADISON

A joint operating agreement defines the local print media landscape, linking the dominant morning daily with a historically progressive publication. Lee Enterprises publishes the Wisconsin State Journal, the primary daily newspaper with a circulation exceeding 84,000. It shares printing and advertising resources with the Capital Times, an independent editorial outlet founded in 1917. The market also sustains alternative journalism through the weekly Isthmus, alongside independent collegiate reporting from the Daily Cardinal. Paperboy lists 8 newspapers in Madison.

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