A college course called “The History of Your Parents’ Generation” approaches history from a local angle, asking students to interview their own parents about historical and cultural events of the time. We hear from the professor who teaches the class about what kind of discoveries students have made. We also hear form two candidates, Douglas La Follette, running for Secretary of State, and Josh Kaul, running for Attorney General.
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Secretary Of State Candidate Interview: Doug La Follette
In our series of interviews with candidates for Secretary of State, we speak with incumbent Doug La Follette. He is running as a Democrat in the November 6 general election against businessman Jay Schroeder, a Republican.
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History Class Asks Students To Learn About The Lifestyle Of Their Parents' Generation
This isn’t your typical history class. By the time you’ve completed the course, your mom may have admitted to having a bell bottom obsession and dancing at the discos and your dad may have confessed to having a small interest in Bruce Springsteen. We hear from a UW professor that teaches a course called “The History of Your Parents’ Generation” focusing on not only the big political and historical events, but also what the interests of people growing up and entering adulthood in the 70s and 80s.
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Wisconsin Attorney General Candidate Interview: Josh Kaul
In our series of interview with candidates ahead of the November 6 midterm election, we speak with Josh Kaul. He’s a former federal prosecutor and Democrat running to be the next Attorney General of Wisconsin. His challengers this election are Republican incumbent Attorney General Brad Schimel and Terry Larson of the Constitution Party.
You can learn more about races, issues, and candidates at Wisconsin Vote.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Doug La Follette Guest
- Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen Guest
- Josh Kaul Guest
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