The case to make school superintendent, other positions appointed rather than elected, Problem-solving like a designer

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The Wisconsin state Capitol on Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

A Republican lawmaker proposing a fundamental change in how certain state leaders are chosen makes his case. Then we get a designer’s advice on using creativity to help us navigate some of life’s uncharted waters.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Shae Sortwell Guest
  • Sarah Stein Greenberg Guest

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