A WPR producer brings us observations and reactions from Wisconsinites in and around the RNC. We also talk with a reporter about the extreme views and political influence of a Wisconsin Pastor. Then several Republican college students share their views on the party. And we meet Nate the Hoof Guy.
Featured in this Episode
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Voices of the Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention is being held in Milwaukee this week. Our producers are on the ground and bring us interviews with Wisconsin delegates and attendees.
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Wisconsin activist pastor's influence on Republican politics
Wisconsin pastor Matthew Trewhella has gained influence among Republican political leaders with his extreme views. We talk to a reporter who dug into how his ideas have spread and and what impact he’s having.
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College Republicans are optimistic with the party’s direction
This week at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, party delegates are set to formally choose former President Donald Trump as their nominee for president. We hear from a panel of local College Republican leaders about their thoughts on party unity, Trump’s nomination and the RNC.
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Wisconsin’s own ‘Nate the Hoof Guy’ finds success trimming cow hooves for internet audiences
For more than 20 years, Nate Ranallo has been working as a bovine podiatrist, trimming cow hooves at dairy farms in west-central Wisconsin. Unlike most in the trade, though, he has millions of online spectators. We talk with him about what it’s like being a hoof trimmer in the dairy state, and get his reaction to the viral success of his videos.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Phoebe Petrovic | Wisconsin Watch Guest
- Andrew Emerson Guest
- Dylan Liptack Guest
- Levi Ott Guest
- Nate Ranallo Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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