The State of Progressivism in Wisconsin, Music In The Digital Age

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Progressives made themselves known in 2011 when tens of thousands of people marched on the capitol to protest Act 10, but what has happened since? Our guest tells us about what experts say is a decline in progressive politics in Wisconsin and what the left will have to do if they want to regain the popular vote. What’s the best way to listen to music in an age where everything from Beethoven to Beyoncé is available at the touch of a button? A music critic shares 20 ways to listen in an age of musical plenty.

Featured in this Show

  • How To Listen To Music In The Digital Age

    We’re joined by a music critic from The New York Times who has advice for how to listen to music in an age when it’s easy and relatively inexpensive to listen to almost anything you want to, regardless of genre or release date.

  • The State of Progressivism in Wisconsin

    Progressives made themselves known in 2011 when tens of thousands of protestors marched on the capitol to oppose the state’s Budget Repair Bill, or Act 10. But that year’s progressive fervor didn’t show in recall elections or Wisconsin’s majority Republican legislature. Our guest talks to us about the state of progressive movements in Wisconsin, and says that if they want to win back popularity, progressives need to learn to appeal to rural and low-income populations.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Producer
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • Ben Ratliff Guest
  • Dee Hall Guest

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