Wisconsin’s poet laureate shares the inspiring wonder of the state’s natural and farm landscapes. Plus, one reporter explains why he thinks Glenn Grothman’s likely win in Wisconsin’s sixth congressional district race would symbolize the Republican Party’s shift to the extreme. We’ll also sift through the top state news headlines in our weekly news round-up.
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What A Grothman Win Would Say About The Republican Party
A likely win this fall for state senator Glenn Grothman in Wisconsin’s sixth congressional race epitomizes the Republican party’s shift to the extreme, according to one political reporter. He explains why.
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Cultivating Wonder: Rural Wisconsin Landscapes As Inspiration
Wisconsin’s poet laureate shares the inspiring wonder of Wisconsin’s natural and farm landscapes.
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State News Round-Up For August 29th, 2014
WPR’s assistant news director joins us to talk about the top state news stories of the week, including the latest Marquette poll and the latest on the proposed Kenosha casino.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Alec MacGillis Guest
- Max Garland Guest
- Noah Ovshinsky Guest
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