We look at a new lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s electoral maps, with the help of a political science and law expert. Then, we talk to the author of a new book on growing up in rural America and the difference forces that shaped her upbringing.
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With new balance on state's highest court, lawsuit challenges electoral maps
As the balance of the State Supreme Court tips toward liberals, a new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin’s Republican-drawn electoral maps. We talk with a political scientist and court watcher about where the case could go.
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A tale of two vastly different lives
We talk to the author of a memoir about her girlhood in small town Arkansas, and her analysis of how the larger forces of poverty, education, religion and politics affected how she and her brilliant childhood best friend ended up having very different lives.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Charley Jacobs Guest
- Monica Potts Guest
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