Spending in Supreme Court race, Baseball rule changes, Overhaul of organ transplant system

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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Gavin Lux, a Kenosha native, bats during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Aug. 21, 2022, in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

The race for an open seat on the state Supreme Court is now the most expensive of its sort in U.S. history. We look at where the money is flowing and what the candidates are focusing on. We also check in on rule changes in Major League Baseball. Plus, we learn about an overhaul of the organ transplant system.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin's Supreme Court race is the most expensive in history. How is the money being used?

    The race for an open seat on the state Supreme Court is attracting millions of dollars from around the country. We talk about where the money is going and the messages the campaigns are sending out.

  • An overview of 2023 rule changes for Major League Baseball

    Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers is Thursday, March 30. A baseball statistician joins us to provide an update on the new rule changes in place for Major League Baseball this season.

  • Government announces plan to overhaul U.S. organ transplant system

    The U.S. government has announced a plan to overhaul the organ transplant system after years of criticism of the current system, under which about 6 thousand people each year die while waiting for a transplant.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Kristina LaPlant Guest
  • John Kuehl Guest
  • Lenny Bernstein Guest