First, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes speaks about the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discusses new legislation moving through the State Capitol. Then, Kalan Haywood, the youngest member of Wisconsin’s Legislature, reflects on his first year in office.
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Lt. Gov. Barnes Reflects On MLK Day, Discusses State Politics
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes shares his reflections of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the national holiday commemorating the civil rights icon. We also discuss bills moving in the state Capitol as legislators look to wrap up their law-writing session in the next few weeks.
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Legislature's Youngest Member Discusses First Year
State Rep. Kalan Haywood joins the program to discuss his legislation and first year in office. When voters elected the Milwaukee Democrat in 2018, at age 19, he became the youngest member of Wisconsin’s Legislature and among the youngest state lawmakers in the nation.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Mandela Barnes Guest
- Kalan Haywood II Guest
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