Retiring state Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, discusses his career in Badger State politics. Then, the administrator of Wisconsin’s elections agency shares updates on how clerks, poll workers and others are managing the statewide Aug. 11 primary.
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Exit Interview: Sen. Fred Risser, Nation's Longest Serving State Legislator
State Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, is the nation’s longest serving state legislator. An attorney and World War II veteran, he was first elected in 1956. At the end of the current legislative session, Risser plans to retire. We talk about his extraordinary life and career.
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Key Election Dates And Voting Information To Know
The administrator of Wisconsin’s state election agency is back. We preview the next statewide election on Aug. 11, answer caller questions about voting and look at key dates before the November general election that includes the presidency.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Fred Risser Guest
- Meagan Wolfe Guest
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