What To Do About Caucuses, Pro-Con On Madison Transgender Policy Lawsuit

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A pedestrian walks past a sign for the Iowa Caucuses on a Des Moines skywalk.
A pedestrian walks past a sign for the Iowa Caucuses on a downtown skywalk, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo

We discuss the downsides and alternatives to caucuses as a primary election tool. And we hear arguments for and against a lawsuit filed against the Madison Metropolitan School District on behalf of a group of parents about the school system’s transgender policy.

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    The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a lawsuit for a group of parents against the Madison Metropolitan School District and the system’s transgender guidance. We talk with a counsel for WILL and an LGBTQ+ school advocacy leader for opposing views on the suit.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Richard Hasen Guest
  • Luke Berg Guest
  • Brian Juchems Guest

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