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Wisconsin’s Longest Serving Senator, Proxmire’s Life And Legacy

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Democratic majority leader Lyndon Johnson of Texas, right, emphasizes a point as he talks with senators, from left, John F. Kennedy, D-Ma., George Smathers, D-Fla., Hubert H. Humphrey, D-Minn., and William Proxmire, D-Wis., in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 29, 1957. Proxmire, 41, was sworn in as senate’s newest member. (AP Photo)

William Proxmire was Wisconsin’s longest serving senator. Throughout his career he was notoriously critical of government spending, which he highlighted with his “Golden Fleece Award.” A Wisconsin historian and biographer guides us through the life and legacy of one of state’s most unique politicians.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Jonathan Kasparek Guest

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