Affordable Care Act Dollars, World Clydesdale Show In Wisconsin, Is America As Polarized As We’re Led to Believe?

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Political polls and media outlets seem to contribute in creating an us-vs.-them environment. A new report found that we are defined less by our political beliefs than we may realize. We hear from one of the lead authors on that report. We also hear about the Clydesdale horses’ visit to Wisconsin. A And we take a look at new estimates that say Wisconsin has turned down $1.1 billion in federal money under the Affordable Care Act.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Guy Boulton Guest
  • Stephen Hawkins Guest