Presidential debates should do more to facilitate candidates being more compromising, according to our guest. We discuss how she thinks they could be redesigned. And we discuss Governor Evers’ new task force on climate change, with guests presenting opposing perspectives on it.
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Rethinking Political Debates In A Polarized America
More than a year away from the election, Democratic presidential candidates have already debated four times. Our guest says debates risk becoming irrelevant unless they change with the political climate. She shares ideas for how they can better speak to a polarized nation and foster more unity.
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Two Takes On Gov. Evers' Task Force On Climate Change
Gov. Tony Evers recently set up a task force to identify ways for Wisconsin to deal with climate change. We talk with the chair of that panel Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, and a critic of the state’s approach to the issue — Republican State Rep. Jim Ott.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Amanda Ripley Guest
- Mandela Barnes Guest
- Jim Ott Guest
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