What Where We Vote Says About Us, DNC Wrapped

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a sign on a lamp post advertises the DNC in Milwaukee
A sign for the Democratic National Convention hangs outside the Wisconsin Center on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Milwaukee. Angela Major/WPR

We discuss some voting data that shows a partisanship to whether Wisconsin voters cast ballots in-person earlier this year or by mail. And a political scientist joins us to look back at the content and impact of this week’s Democratic National Convention held, sort-of, in Milwaukee.

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    Wisconsin has held two elections amid the public health emergency caused by COVID-19. Recent polling shows a partisan divide between Wisconsinites who vote by mail and those who vote at their polling place. We discuss the impacts that partisan voting methods could have on America’s elections.

  • Looking Back At The Virtual Democratic Convention

    Joe Biden wrapped up the mostly virtual Democratic National Convention last night, following a week of speakers who laid out the party’s vision for America and case against incumbent President Trump. We look back at the week, the role Wisconsin played, and whether the Democratic message is likely to mobilize voters.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Craig Gilbert Guest
  • Eric Heberlig Guest