Entertainment spending, Money in judicial politics

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Taylor Swift performs during the opener of her Eras tour in Glendale, Ariz., on March 17, 2023.
Taylor Swift performs during the opener of her Eras tour in Glendale, Ariz., on March 17, 2023. Swift is releasing her “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert film on Oct. 13. Ashley Landis/AP File Photo

A business reporter explains why people are spending more money on experiences and entertainment despite inflation. Then, we talk to a reporter about the role Wisconsin played in a growing political strategy to influence judicial politics.

Featured in this Show

  • Is it getting too expensive to have fun?

    The price tags of concert tickets, amusement park admissions, and travel are all up this year. A Wall Street Journal reporter explains how “funflation” is affecting the way we recreate.

  • How Wisconsin was at the forefront of dark money influencing judicial politics

    A new series from ProPublica details the rise of a conservative activist who helped shape judicial politics in America. We talk to one of the reporters about how his strategy was implemented in Wisconsin.

Episode Credits

  • Shereen Siewert Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Robbie Whelan Guest
  • Andy Kroll Guest

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