Reimagining The Republican Party, DMV Wants To Do Away With The Road Test

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We speak with a former U.S. congressman about how — and why — the Republican Party needs a reboot. Then, a DMV administrator makes the case for getting rid of the road test for young driver applicants.

Featured in this Show

  • The Republican Party At A Crossroads

    More than 100 prominent Republicans are calling for an “American Renewal” and threatening to form a new party if the GOP does not enact reforms. We talk with former U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble of Wisconsin — one of the signatories — about the GOP’s current direction and what changes he’d like to see.

  • Should Road Tests For Young Drivers Be Waived?

    Early in the pandemic, the state Department of Motor Vehicles made road tests for young drivers license applicants optional — and almost 50,000 opted out. Now the DMV wants to make the option to waive the test permanent. An administrator tells us why.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Reid Ribble Guest
  • Kristina Boardman Guest

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