State Of Post-Election Politics And Trump’s Lawsuits, How Sports Are Continuing Despite Pandemic Surge

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Supporters of President Donald Trump hold flags as they gather outside the Wisconsin State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Angela Major/WPR

We check in on where various lawsuits challenging the results of the 2020 election stand, and talk to a political scientist about important dates in the electoral process between now and inauguration day in January. And a sports columnist joins us to look at how various sports have been managing their seasons despite a pandemic that has only intensified nationwide.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Lara Brown Guest
  • Jason Gay Guest