A WPR reporter explains the newly released documents behind the fake elector case in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to state Rep. Tony Kurtz about Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to veto the Republican-backed tax cut package. Finally, we talk to the author of a new book about archiving Native American history.
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State Capitol Report: Court records from settled fake electors case provide new details
Nearly 1,400 pages of new documents from the recently-settled Wisconsin fake elector case is shedding new light on the scheme to keep Donald Trump in power after he lost the 2020 Presidential Election. A WPR reporter tells us more.
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State Capitol Report: Rep. Tony Kurtz reacts to tax cut veto, discusses veteran bills
Last week, Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a package of Republican-backed tax cut bills. Representative Tony Kurtz, a member of the Joint Finance Committee, reacts to the decision. Then, we talk about a series of veteran-related bills moving through the state Senate and Assembly.
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How a Native American community in Wisconsin preserved their identity by building an archive
Collecting and preserving historical documents and artifacts going back centuries has enabled the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Community to “re-member” tribal identity, traditions and lands. We talk about that process with Rose Miron, author of the new book “Indigenous Archival Activism.”
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Tony Kurtz Guest
- Rose Miron Guest
- Keegan Kyle Executive Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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