A number of political observers think Donald Trump’s campaign strategy hinges on winning the Rust Belt, which includes winning votes here in Wisconsin. Our guest looks at how the state could swing in the general election. We also talk about the controversy surrounding the state’s well-known eagle Old Abe, and get the latest on the Republican National Convention.
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Day Two Of The Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention is in full swing in Cleveland. On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin will speak at the convention. WPR Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson joins us from the convention to share the latest news.
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Mystery Of Historic Eagle Mascot Solved
The eagle known as Old Abe was a part of Civil War history. He was said to have instilled fear in enemy armies and was even wounded in battle on his travels with Wisconsin’s 8th infnatry regiment. But stories calling the eagle’s gender into question persisted through the decades. Today, we find out about the results of new genetic testing that reveal Old Abe was a boy, after all.
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Rust Belt Workers:Trump Supporters?
Conventional wisdom says working people in Rust Belt states like Wisconsin are likely Donald Trump supporters–but a guest political observer says that’s not a sure thing.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Veronica Rueckert Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Michael Telzrow Guest
- Paul Fanlund Guest
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