Wisconsin News Roundup, Should Lifetime Appointments Be Put To Rest In The Supreme Court?

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Emergency personnel arrive at the scene where a shooting was reported at a software company in Middleton, Wis., a suburb of Madison, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. Multiple people were reported to have been shot. (AP Photo/Todd Richmond)

In midst of the sexual assault allegations facing U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, many people are beginning to wonder why Supreme Court appointments are lifetime to begin with? We talk to a guest who advocates for adding term limits at the Supreme Court. We also discuss this week’s Wisconsin news and hear firsthand from someone who was close to the Middleton shooting scene.

Featured in this Show

  • A Survivor's Account Of Middleton Shooting

    Wednesday’s shooting at a Middleton software company left three people seriously injured, and the shooter was killed after exchanging fire with police. We talk with one of the survivors about her experience and the quick police response.

  • State News Roundup – September 21, 2018

    A fifth woman has accused the husband of UW-Whitewater’s Chancellor of sexual harassment, and the UW System has launched investigations into the allegations. Also, an African-American candidate for the state Assembly had the police called on her while canvassing for votes, and mosquitoes continue to bother residents around the state.

  • Revisiting The Case For Term Limits At The Supreme Court

    With U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment in question over allegations of sexual assault, many are asking why justices have lifetime appointments to begin with. We talk to the head of an advocacy organization who makes the case for term limits at the Supreme Court.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Christine Maltese Guest
  • Rob Mentzer Guest
  • Gabe Roth Guest