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Early Voting 101, Competitive Races On The Wisconsin Ballot This Midterm, The Golden Age Of Documentaries

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks at the Georgetown University Law Center campus in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. She was the star of a documentary released this May called “RGB”. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Documentaries abound and streaming services like Netflix are helping to make them more accessible. We talk to a film critic about how the world of documentaries is changing. We also hear from the WPR News team about the battle for the state senate. And we discuss everything you need to know about early voting ahead of Election Day next Tuesday.

Featured in this Show

  • What You Need To Know About Early Voting In Wisconsin

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    With Election Day next Tuesday, we break down everything you need to know about early voting with the administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

  • Are Documentaries Having A Moment?

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    Documentaries are no longer solely for the history buffs or those with the patience and interest to watch 2-hour long nature films. Netflix, Hulu and other networks have made it much easier for people all over to access documentaries without having to travel to a larger city where they are sometimes exclusively screened. We talk to a film reviewer about what we’re seeing in the documentary world now.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Meagan Wolfe Guest
  • Nick Schager Guest

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