Mike Nichols Journalist Profile

Articles

Where Wisconsin’s crazy meth infestation appears most prevalent

3 weeks ago | badgerinstitute.org | Ken Wysocky |Mike Nichols |David Wise

Meth is injected, smoked, snorted or ingested in just about every corner of Wisconsin. But by at least one measure the insidious problem is worse in two adjacent counties — Brown and Outagamie — than anywhere else. In 2023, the drug most often identified in samples sent by law enforcement to the State Crime Lab was meth, which accounted for 1,378 of the 4,805 samples tested — more than cocaine or heroin or fentanyl or even THC, the active ingredient in cannabis.
Founding Fathers would cheer Trump Administration’s concern about federal grants

2 months ago | badgerinstitute.org | Mark Lisheron |Mike Nichols

The mainstream media has tried to turn the Trump Administration’s focus on federal grants into just another squabble between the two political tribes. It’s actually part of a much more fundamental dispute over whether Americans should adhere to the Tenth Amendment. “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people,” states that part of the Bill of Rights.
35 Best Teen/Young Adult Movies Of All Time

Nov 18, 2024 | semananews.com | Sam Rajan |Mike Nichols |Cameron Crowe |James Ponsoldt

The best teen movies resonate with audiences of all ages and speak to a pivotal time in a person’s life. From adolescent adventures to high school horror stories, and from crushing crushes to perfect prom nights, young adult movies have a special place in the hearts of moviegoers. These cinematic favorites magnify the hopes, dreams, fears, and aspirations of young people, bringing them to life on the big screen with witty dialogue, memorable soundtracks, and grand romantic gestures.
Wisconsin’s Trucking Industry Can’t Afford EV Mandate

Oct 31, 2024 | movinout.com | Mike Nichols

Consumer uncertainty has risen in recent months as the Environmental Protection Agency gears up for a crackdown on diesel-powered trucks and gas-powered cars: 30% of heavy-heavy-duty vocational trucks and 40% of regional day cabs will need to be zero-emission by 2032 and more than 50% of light- and medium-duty vehicles will have to be fully electric by 2032.
The dawn of viable small modular nuclear reactors — and why Wisconsin should care - Badger Institute

Oct 25, 2024 | badgerinstitute.org | Mike Nichols

Google announced a big deal the other day to purchase energy in the next five to 10 years from a fleet of seven new small nuclear modular reactors (SMRs) capable of powering artificial intelligence technology. Right after that, Amazon announced new agreements that will help build four SMRs in the Pacific Northwest beginning in the early 2030s, and said it would explore an additional SMR in Virginia.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Oct 19, 2024 | reelfilm.com | David Nusair |elizabeth TAYLOR |ElizaBeth Taylor |George Segal |Mike Nichols

Directed by Mike Nichols, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? details the arguments that ensue after a bickering couple (Richard Burton’s George and Elizabeth Taylor’s Martha) invite a younger duo (George Segal’s Nick and Sandy Dennis’ Honey) to their home.
Badger Institute: Issues new statement on Rich Lowry

Oct 15, 2024 | wispolitics.com | Mike Nichols

By Mike NicholsShortly before our Oct. 1 annual dinner, we learned about a conversation Rich Lowry, editor of National Review and at the time our scheduled speaker, had on the Megyn Kelly Show. We have great respect for Rich Lowry and National Review. That’s why we had invited him to be our speaker. We did not feel we could defend what we heard, however, and decided to change speakers.
Badger Institute issues new statement on Rich Lowry

Oct 15, 2024 | badgerinstitute.org | Mike Nichols

Shortly before our Oct. 1 annual dinner, we learned about a conversation Rich Lowry, editor of National Review and at the time our scheduled speaker, had on the Megyn Kelly Show. We have great respect for Rich Lowry and National Review. That’s why we had invited him to be our speaker. We did not feel we could defend what we heard, however, and decided to change speakers.
A response to National Review

Sep 19, 2024 | badgerinstitute.org | Mike Nichols

Our Annual Dinner is coming up on October 1, and we’ll feature a panel of veteran journalists and think tank leaders talking about left-wing media bias and how conservatives can make sure our ideas and opinions are fairly and factually reported. This is a new line-up, a switch we made because of concern about an interview Rich Lowry, our previously scheduled speaker, took part in on the Megyn Kelly Show.
Wisconsin's trucking industry can't afford EV mandate - Mike Nichols

Sep 18, 2024 | chippewa.com | Mike Nichols

Consumer uncertainty has risen in recent months as the Environmental Protection Agency gears up for a crackdown on diesel-powered trucks and gas-powered cars: 30% of heavy-heavy-duty vocational trucks and 40% of regional day cabs will need to be zero-emission by 2032 and more than 50% of light- and medium-duty vehicles will have to be fully electric by 2032.