Americans Come Together And Debate In One Room, Urban Design And Its Impact On The Modern Commute, Top News

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Flooding on East Washington Avenue in Madison slows the morning commute
Flooding on East Washington Avenue in Madison slows the morning commute, Friday Aug. 24. Jenny Peek/WPR

We talk to the director of a recent event where hundreds of Americans debated divisive issues of the day — in one place. Then we learn about ways urban design has shaped how we get to work. And we talk to a state capitol reporter about yesterday’s state Supreme Court arguments over lame-duck laws.

Featured in this Show

  • What Happens When You Put America In One Room?

    Last month, hundreds of Americans from across the political spectrum came together for a weekend to talk about some of today’s most partisan issues. We talk with the director of the project about how the discussions worked and how people’s views shifted over two days.

  • What We Will And Won't Tolerate For Our Daily Commute

    Research has found that people are willing to commute about 30 minutes to work, whether they were walking in ancient Rome or driving in Milwaukee. And that’s shaped the look of cities throughout history as modes of transportation have gotten faster.

  • State Supreme Court Takes Up Another Lame-Duck Lawsuit

    The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in another case challenging laws passed by a lame-duck session of the legislature that limit the power of the executive branch and attorney general. We learn what was said and where the case could go from here with a state capitol reporter.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • James Fishkin Guest
  • Jonathan English Guest
  • Laurel White Guest

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