Election Court Cases, Political Clothing, Notable Wisconsin Women Of The Past Century

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Vel Phillips
Jeanette Rankin, former Montana congresswoman and leader of a protest march in Washington, greets Milwaukee alderman Vel Phillips, right, as she arrived to participate in Washington Jan. 16, 1968. The woman called for an end to the Vietnam War and social crisis at home. Henry Burroughs/AP Photo

A professor of management and entrepreneurship joins us to interpret the meanings behind how politicians dress themselves in the public eye. We also look at the notable female figures from Wisconsin who were included in a national “Women of the Century” list. Plus, an update on court cases that could impact the presidential election.

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  • An Update On Court Cases That Could Affect Voting, Ballot Counting In Wisconsin

    The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases related to voter registration and absentee ballots yesterday, and a federal appeals court weighed in on how long votes could be counted after election day. WPR’s state capitol reporter gets us up to speed on where the cases stand.

  • What Politicians Communicate Through Clothing

    Human beings form impressions and draw conclusions from how others are dressed. We examine how politicians use clothing to telegraph information to their supporters.

  • The Wisconsinites On USA Today's Women Of The Century List

    As part of a celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, USA Today compiled lists of notable female figures spanning the last century, from every state and Washington, D.C. We talk about Wisconsin’s contributions to the project.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Jo-Ellen Pozner Guest
  • Kathy Flanigan Guest