Jonathan Van Ness tour, Living with disabilities, Wisconsin voter rolls

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the inaugural disability pride parade
Jessica Lopez, center, participates in the inaugural Disability Pride Parade, Sunday, July 12, 2015, in New York. The parade grand marshal was former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, the Iowa Democrat who 25 years prior sponsored the Americans With Disabilities Act. Seth Wenig/AP Photo

We talk to entertainer Jonathan Van Ness about his comedy tour coming to Wisconsin. Then, we learn more about a New York Times series on becoming more comfortable around disabilities. Later, an investigative reporter shares his work looking into claims about ineligible voters in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • Jonathan Van Ness visits Wisconsin for second comedy tour

    Queer icon Jonathan Van Ness is visiting Wisconsin for his second comedy tour, “Imaginary Living Room Olympian.” He joined us to talk about his tour, queer joy and self-empowerment.

  • What has come from investigations into Wisconsin's eligible voters

    The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism looked into claims of ineligible voters on the state’s voter rolls. We learn more about what they found and what it means for Wisconsin elections.

  • Becoming comfortable with disabilities

    We talk to the creator of a video series designed to help viewers confront their discomfort with disability and see the world from disabled people’s points of view.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Matthew DeFour Guest
  • James Robinson Guest