Wisconsin’s pay rate for public defenders is the lowest in the nation. This despite two decades of effort to raise salaries. We talk to a Sawyer County circuit judge who is trying to make the change. We also take a look at how LGBT+ candidates fared in the midterms. And we get expert pie advice from a Wisconsin restaurant owner.
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Did the 2018 Midterms Deliver a Rainbow Wave?
Before the 2018 midterm elections we heard some hype about a potential rainbow wave of LGBT+ candidates. We discuss whether the election delivered that wave and what that may mean for representation and policy.
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Sawyer County Circuit Judge Takes On Wisconsin Public Defender's Office
The Wisconsin Public Defender’s Office assigns private lawyers to about 40 percent of the cases it takes on. But Wisconsin pays public defenders the lowest rate in the nation, and attorneys are increasingly less willing to take on those cases. Lawyers and lawmakers have been lobbying to raise the rate for the past two decades. After the most recent unsuccessful attempt to raise the pay rate, one judge in northern Wisconsin has had enough. He joins us to explain his stance.
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Wisconsin Weekend: Tips For Making Pies From A Wisconsin Restaurant Owner
For many people, pie has a special place at the table during holiday gatherings. We turn to a Wisconsin restaurant owner to consider how to make pie crust, how to troubleshoot various baking challenges and the role pie plays in our culinary holiday experience.
Episode Credits
- John Munson Host
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Daniel Bartholomay Guest
- Judge John Yackel Guest
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