What works for political campaigns, Peer support and mental health

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Sen. Ron Johnson gestures as he speaks into a microphone in front of campaign signs for Republican candidates.
Sen. Ron Johnson speaks at a campaign event with other Republican candidates Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Union Grove, Wis., at the Racine County Fairgrounds. Angela Major/WPR

Every politician tries to crack the code of a winning campaign strategy. The author of a new book on what actually works shares his findings. We also talk about the importance of peer support to navigating mental health challenges.

Featured in this Show

  • The rules of politics in the modern media landscape

    We talk to the author of a new book outlining the ten rules of modern American politics that parties and politicians have to follow to be successful in an age where politics and entertainment have become more intertwined.

  • The role of peer support in navigating mental health

    The National Alliance on Mental Illness has released its first book on understanding mental health. The Chief Medical Officer of NAMI joins us to talk about challenges some people face with their mental health and why it’s important to know you’re not alone when navigating your mental health.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • David Schultz Guest
  • Dr. Ken Duckworth Guest

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