Bill Would Close ‘Social Host’ Drinking Loophole, ‘Elite’ As A Derogatory Term, Lawmakers Brace For Political Showdown Over Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch

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A new state bill aims to close what’s been called the “social host” loophole, allowing adults to give alcohol to minors in their homes. One of the bill’s sponsors joins us to talk about the details. Referring to people as “elites” has become a slur that is often used against liberals. We look at the history of the term and how it came to be an insult. We also check in on where the confirmation process stands for the President’s pick to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat. Plus, a look back at Wisconsin’s role in the first World War.

Featured in this Show

  • Lawmakers Want To Close Wisconsin's 'Social Host' Loophole

    Two Wisconsin lawmakers are introducing a bill that would close what some call the “social host” loophole that allows adults to give alcohol to minors in their homes. We talk to one of these lawmakers about the bill and its likelihood to move forward in the legislature.

  • Has The Word 'Elites' Become A Four-Letter Word?

    With the political rhetoric of 2016 fresh in the rear-view mirror, our guest looks at the word ‘elites’ and how it’s become a four-letter word.

  • Lawmakers Brace For Political Showdown Over Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch

    Democratic and Republican Senators are preparing for a political showdown over President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Democrats are preparing to filibuster and the Republicans are vowing to “go nuclear”. We’ll speak with Political Science Professor Kimi King about the partisan divide and what it could mean for the legislative and judicial branches in the future.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Veronica Rueckert Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Van Wanggaard Guest
  • Beverly Gage Guest
  • Kimi King Guest