Abortion law precedents, Wisconsin drag history, US interests in Latin America

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Gov. Evers speaks at a podium on the Wisconsin state Capitol steps. Sen. Tammy Baldwin applauds behind him as he speaks.
Gov. Tony Evers addresses a crowd of protesters who oppose the Supreme Court’s draft ruling on Roe vs. Wade on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Wisconsin state Capitol in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

A political science professor helps us better understand the new precedent set by the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling on abortion. Then, an LGBT historian shares the history of drag in Wisconsin. Later, we check in on progressive political developments in Latin American countries.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin law as it pertains to Roe v Wade being overturned

    The United States Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v Wade on Friday, June 24th, in a 6-3 ruling. For Wisconsin, this means abortion legislation reverts to a law from 1849. A political scientists joins us to talk about what abortion legislation looks like now in Wisconsin and what you can expect to change.

  • The history of drag in Wisconsin

    The history of drag in Wisconsin dates back to at least the 1880s. An author walks us through the people and stories who revolutionized drag in the state.

  • The US and its influence in Latin America, as leftists win elections there

    Our guest argues Ukraine and Russia have diverted American attention away from Latin America, and that more attention needs to be paid to the progressive political developments taking place in countries like Colombia.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Kimi King Guest
  • Michail Takach Guest
  • Cynthia Arnson Guest