Economic opportunity and education, Wisconsin election reforms

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Milwaukee Area Technical College students celebrate their graduation in December 2019
Milwaukee Area Technical College students celebrate their graduation in December 2019. Like many U.S. colleges and universities, MATC saw a large drop in enrollment due to COVID-19. Photo courtesy of MATC

A Wisconsin professor shares his book pushing back on the way education influences economic opportunity. Then, we learn more about efforts to amend election policy in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • We've been sold a 'fantasy economy,' says Wisconsin professor

    A political science professor joins us to discuss his new book about education policy and what he calls the “fantasy economy.”

  • What you need to know about proposed amendments to Wisconsin election policy

    Last week, the State Legislature debated a series of election-related amendments to the state Constitution. The Republican-led proposals would outlaw private funding for elections, prevent non-U.S. citizens from voting in local elections and have current voter photo ID requirements written into the state constitution.

    We talk to the Assembly Majority Leader about what he hopes the amendments will accomplish, if passed. Then, a law and politics expert breaks down the proposals for us.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Neil Kraus Guest
  • Tyler August Guest
  • Howard Schweber Guest