Republican presidential plans, Auto workers strike

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A sign is displayed on the side of the Fiserv forum for the Republican presidential primary debate Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

A policy analyst helps us better understand a conservative plan for a Republican presidency. Then, we learn more about why UAW is on strike and where it could go from here.

Featured in this Show

  • Project 2025: A conservative think tank's plan for a Republican presidency

    In April, a conservative think tank called the Heritage Foundation unveiled the blueprint for Project 2025—a game plan to be used if a Republican is elected president in the next election.

    The more than 900-page report outlines how conservatives might boost executive power and deconstruct the administrative state from the moment a Republican president is sworn in.

    We talk to a public policy expert about what’s in the plan, the likelihood of it being enacted, and how it would affect how we’re governed.

  • Why UAW is striking against top automakers and what impact it could have

    A massive worker strike by UAW is putting pressure on automakers to reach a new labor agreement. A labor relations professor joins us to explain what led to the strike and what consequences it could have.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Donald Kettl Guest
  • Michael Childers Guest

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