New additions are being made to the public domain for the first time in more than 20 years. We find out why such the big delay and what this means for us, the public. We also hear about a new report that digs into the wider-reaching effects for Wisconsin families experiencing eviction. And we take a look at why some states are considering moving from a presidential caucus to a primary.
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Report Looks At The Effects Of Evictions In Southeast Wisconsin
According to a report released in December, counties in southeast Wisconsin have the highest rates of eviction in the state and these displacements can have wide-reaching consequences for communities. We speak with Joe Peterangelo of the Wisconsin Policy Forum about the report.
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Music, Poems, And Other Copyrighted Material To Enter Public Domain After A Two Decade Lull
For the first time in nearly 20 years, the public domain will get an influx of previously copyrighted materials. Freelance journalist Glenn Fleishman joins us to talk about what’s entering the public domain and why it’s taken two decades for these materials to become available.
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Why Some States Are Ditching Caucuses For Primaries Ahead Of 2020
There are some big changes coming to the presidential nomination process ahead of 2020. We talk to a political scientist about why some states are getting rid of their caucus systems, and how it could affect the next presidential race.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Joe Peterangelo Guest
- Glenn Fleishman Guest
- David Canon Guest
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