A WPR reporter explains initiatives voters will see on the primary ballot. Then, a UW-Green Bay professor explains how anger affects our politics and how it can both useful and destructive. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, highlights from a Milwaukee music promoter’s career.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin's ballot measures
In the Aug. 13 statewide primary, voters will weigh in on two ballot questions. WPR reporter Sarah Lehr explains what voters are being asked to decide.
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Angry about politics? The anger professor is here to help
A researcher shares insights into the role anger plays in our elections and how voters can handle their anger.
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Wisconsin Life
The local library is an important place for a community. It’s a collection of knowledge and art. A resource for learning and exploring. For Eau Claire writer BJ Hollars, it’s also a place to turn up the music and dance.
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Lessons from a longtime Wisconsin music promoter
Milwaukee music promoter and venue owner Peter Jest joins us to share stories from his new biography about his time booking concerts at UW-Milwaukee, opening Shank Hall and tour managing for Violent Femmes.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Sarah Lehr Guest
- Ryan Martin Guest
- Peter Jest Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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