Check In With The Democratic Party Of Wisconsin, Daily National Anthem Broadcasts

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The Wisconsin Democratic Party’s new leader discusses the organization’s priorities, including the state budget and what’s to come in 2020. Then we dig into the history of broadcasting the national anthem in light of Gray Television’s decision to now do so every day at 4 a.m.

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    The Democratic Party of Wisconsin this month picked a new leader — Ben Wikler. He joins us to discuss his top priorities and challenges, the unfolding state budget, and how Democrats are working to connect with voters ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

  • Gray T.V. Stations Playing National Anthem Daily Starting This Week

    This week Gray Television, which has stations in 93 markets across the U.S., started airing the national anthem daily. Before the 1980s, it was common to hear the national anthem on T.V. We get into the history and meaning of this practice.

Episode Credits

  • John Munson Host
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Ben Wikler Guest
  • Jane Kirtley Guest