We look at how reproductive health care factored into results of Tuesday’s election. Then we discuss research around voter attitudes. And a Wisconsin poet shares about his new collection.
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How abortion played as an election issue in and outside Wisconsin
Democrats nationwide campaigned on women’s reproductive health as a top issue. But voters decisively re-elected President Donald Trump in almost every swing state Tuesday, including in Wisconsin. We discuss this outcome with a Wisconsin political scientist.
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Checking in on voter sentiment
After months of intense political campaigning around the state, Wisconsinites are now on the other side of the election. A UW-Madison political scientist joins us to talk about her research on voter attitudes and how they might be playing out now that the results are in.
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Wisconsin poet shares latest collection
We talk with with James Lenfestey about his new collection that explores themes of aging and what it means to be a poet.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Alisa Von Hagel Guest
- Kathy Cramer Guest
- James Lenfesty Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Colleen Leahy
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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