Rural-urban political divide, Russian oil ban

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A boat travels on the Milwaukee River on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Angela Major/WPR

A political science professor joins us to explore why Wisconsin sees such a political divide between urban and rural areas. Then, we look at the impact of the U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas with the help of an energy policy expert.

Featured in this Show

  • What's driving Wisconsin's rural and urban political divides?

    We discuss why rural areas of Wisconsin have been trending more conservative politically over time.

  • The U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas

    President Biden announced Tuesday that the U.S. would ban all imports of Russian oil and natural gas. An expert explains the impact this will have on U.S. consumers and the Russian economy and delves into the role of energy in international conflict.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Anthony Chergosky Guest
  • Jonathan Elkind Guest

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