We learn about a new PBS program featuring educational materials on important figures in Wisconsin history. Then, a journalist from the Associated Press joins us to break down their investigation into voter fraud allegations in battleground states like Wisconsin. Later, a writer helps us understand why Americans are so prone to speeding on the road.
Featured in this Show
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'Wisconsin Biographies' from PBS a resource for teachers around the state
An online resource from PBS Wisconsin aims to help teachers educate their classrooms about Wisconsinites who made history, from environmentalism, to civil rights and more. We hear from one of the creators about who’s profiled and the materials available to teachers.
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New AP investigation looking into voter fraud in Wisconsin and five other battleground states
A new investigation from the Associated Press looked at all possible cases of reported voter fraud across six battleground states in the 2020 election and found less than 475 cases, or about 0.15 percent of the margin President Joe Biden won by in those states collectively. We talk to the investigation’s lead reporter about what she found, and the response she got from former President Donald Trump.
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A look at why Americans love to speed
We take a look at what our guest calls America’s most broken law: speeding. We discuss the reasons we do it, the costs of going too fast and the efforts to get us to slow down.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Christina Cassidy Guest
- Henry Grabar Guest
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