US history from Native American perspective, Suburban voting trends

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A polling location is open for voters in the spring election Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Tenney Park in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

The Milwaukee suburbs are usually key for Republican victories in Wisconsin, but support in those areas has been slipping. We talk with political writer Craig Gilbert about the trend. Also, an author of a new book on US history told from a Native American perspective shares what the approach can teach all of us about our country.

Featured in this Show

  • In The Rediscovery of America, historian Ned Blackhawk writes, “Indigenous absence has been a long tradition of American historical analysis.” Blackhawk explains how Indigenous experiences are central driving forces that shape the nation and the state we know today.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lee Rayburn Producer
  • Ned Blackhawk Guest

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