We talk to a political scientist about the new liberal majority for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Republican supermajority in the state legislature. Then, a former state lawmaker and professor helps us better understand why non-partisan races in Wisconsin have been feeling more partisan lately.
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The shifting balance of political power in Wisconsin
Following the spring elections, Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court will have a liberal majority for the first time in 15 years, while the state Senate will maintain a two-thirds majority. We talk to a political scientist about the shifting balance of political power in Wisconsin.
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Why Wisconsin's nonpartisan races feel more and more partisan
Campaigns for State Supreme Court, school board, mayor, and more are nonpartisan, meaning that candidates don’t run with a party label. But political parties are heavily involved, and these elections can feel like partisan races even without the labels on the ballot. A Wisconsin politics expert tells us how things have changed over time–and why it matters.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Anthony Chergosky Guest
- Mordecai Lee Guest
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