We talk about the future of redistricting, in light of the fallout from last week’s Supreme Court decision. And we hear from a democratic lawmaker about her new bill that would favor renewable-energy startups. We also discuss Democrats’ call to fire Border Patrol agents over Facebook posts.
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The Future Of Redistricting
The U.S. Supreme Court last week decided gerrymandering was an issue best left to state governments to handle. After that was handed down, a group of Democratic voters dropped a Wisconsin gerrymandering lawsuit. After these developments, we discuss the future of redistricting.
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New Bill Aims To Create Public Funding For Renewable Energy
Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers are encouraging the state to commit to renewable energy with a bill that would create public funding for it. We’re joined by Rep. Katrina Shankland, who sponsored the bill, to discuss the future of renewable energy in the Wisconsin.
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Democrats Lash Out At Border Patrol Over Facility Conditions And Facebook Posts
Democrats are calling for the firing of Customs and Border Protection agents who posted vulgar material about migrants in a private Facebook group. We look at what was posted and how it’s being handled. We also discuss what came of House Democrats’ tour of detention facilities on the border.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Lucas Johnson Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- David Daley Guest
- Katrina Shankland Guest
- Sarah Ferris Guest
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