Split-ticket voting, Horror movies

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Madison resident Joe Triana votes in the spring election Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Tenney Park in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

We talk to a political scientist about voting for both Republican and Democratic candidates in different races. Then, a film studies professor takes us through the best of the horror movie genre ahead of Halloween.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Lara Brown Guest
  • Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece Guest

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