With 112 million Instagram followers and millions of admirers, one post can have a far-reaching influence for stars like Taylor Swift. We talk about how celebrities influence politics with an expert. We also explore political divisiveness in Wisconsin as part of the next installment of the Beyond the Ballot series.
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Beyond the Ballot: How Wisconsinites Feel About Political Division
This election season, Wisconsin Public Radio is meeting people where they are, in their communities, to talk about the issues that matter most to them. As part of our ongoing conversations about the Beyond the Ballot project, we look at how Wisconsinites are affected by political division.
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Do Political Endorsements Matter?
Eau Claire-based band Bon Iver is holding a concert and fundraiser this weekend for Tammy Baldwin. But do celebrity endorsements actually matter? Our guests decided to find out, polling voters about whether endorsements from the Obamas, Oprah, President Trump, Jeff Bezos, Beyoncé and more.
Episode Credits
- John Munson Host
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Bridgit Bowden Guest
- Jonah Ralston Guest
- Cameron Easley Guest
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