Marquette Law School’s poll director tells us about new polling results related to impeachment. Then we hear from a young Wisconsin curler who’s on their way to the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland. And a sociologist joins us to discuss why getting — and staying — ahead can lead to crime.
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First Marquette Poll Since Impeachment Inquiry Shows Where Wisconsinites Stand On Impeachment So Far
Poll results from the latest Marquette Law School Poll will be released Wednesday, giving us some of the first public polling on what Wisconsinites think about impeachment so far. We talk to poll director Charles Franklin about that, and Gov. Evers’ latest job approval ratings.
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Eau Claire Curler Heading To 2020 Youth Olympic Games
An Eau Claire teenager is less than three months away from competing for youth Olympics gold in curling. We talk with him about his young career and how he’s training for Switzerland.
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What We Lose By Perpetuating Meritocracy In America
Our guest, a sociologist, argues Americans’ culture of rewarding high achievement has also boosted socioeconomic inequality. We discuss their view that meritocracy can even drive people to committing crimes to keep up with their peers.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Charles Franklin Guest
- Charlie Thompson Guest
- Victor Tan Chen Guest
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