CBS 58: Restore Sam Kuffel To Her Meteorologist Post

CBS 58, Weigel Broadcasting

Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their allies are calling on CBS 58 and their parent company, Weigel Broadcasting, to restore former meteorologist Sam Kuffel to her position.

The move comes just days after CBS 58 announced they are going separate ways with Kuffel over her comments condemning Elon Musk’s fascist salute at President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration.

Milwaukee DSA organizers launched a petition rallying their supporters behind Kuffel and against the notion that a stand against fascism should cost someone their employment.

“The people of Milwaukee deserve local reporting that is unafraid to challenge the rising tide of far-right hatred instead of running cover for its leading figures,” Milwaukee DSA Communications Officer Greg Brown said. “As we reflect this year on Holocaust Remembrance Day, it is important that we recognize and fight the forces behind historical atrocities as we see them in the present.”


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To: CBS 58, Weigel Broadcasting
From: [Your Name]

Dear Newsroom Management:

The struggle of working people for an equitable society free from injustice and oppression has sharpened in recent months, taking center stage through headlines on everything from the devastating climate catastrophe to anti-immigration raids. As that fight shows its face in Milwaukee, we must say no to the elements of hatred and division, even when our institutions appear to embrace them.

Milwaukee’s CBS 58 announced earlier this year that they would be parting ways with meteorologist Sam Kuffel over her personal comments condemning Elon Musk’s fascist gesture at President Donald Trump’s recent inauguration. This move only discourages people in our community from speaking out against the dangers of fascism as they emerge, paving the way for the continued rise of a dangerous politics of hatred and division.

I stand with the Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their allies in calling on CBS 58 and their parent company, Weigel Broadcasting, to restore Kuffel to her position. Furthermore, I will no longer receive local news updates from CBS 58 until they join us on the right side of history.

The people of Milwaukee deserve local reporting that is unafraid to challenge the rising tide of far-right hatred instead of running cover for its leading figures.

Thank you.