The people who want political power may not be the best suited to wield that power. That’s according to our guest who traces the relationship between elected officials and those they serve. Then, we find out why Madison and Milwaukee ranked among the hardest-working cities in the U.S. Then we get your take on why the Midwest is the hardest-working region in the United States.
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Ambition In American Politics
The people who want political power may not be the best suited to wield that power. That’s according to a political scientist who traces the changing nature of American political ambition, and the relationship between elected officials and those they serve.
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Madison Is The Second Hardest-Working City In The United States
A new ranking by the blog “Spare Foot” found that Madison is the second hardest-working city in the country, and Milwaukee is the eighth. The site’s editor-in-chief discusses how they determined the rankings and what makes Midwestern cities so hard-working.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Jeffrey Becker Guest
- John Egan Guest
- Amanda Magnus Producer
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