Advocates respond to new election maps plan, Wisconsin Life launches series featuring people of color

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redistricting map, Legislature
Image courtesy of state Legislature website

We discuss a Republican-backed proposal to redraw election maps with leaders from two government watchdogs. Then, we learn about a new project that highlights the lived experiences of people of color in northeastern Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • Republicans call for 'Iowa-style' system for drawing voter maps

    The Wisconsin Assembly recently approved a Republican-proposed plan for redrawing election maps. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos calls the proposal an “Iowa-style” system. We discuss the proposal with leaders from Common Cause in Wisconsin and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin.

  • In new project, people of color document why they call northeastern Wisconsin home

    A new project highlights stories of living life in northeastern Wisconsin as a person of color. We hear from an associate dean at UW-La Crosse who participated in “Home Is Here.”

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Debra Cronmiller Guest
  • Jay Heck Guest
  • Maureen McCollum Guest
  • Pao Lor Guest

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