Reflecting On America’s Social Movements And Crises, Wisconsin Third Congressional District Democratic Candidate Interviews

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Protesters kneel during a Black Lives Matter demonstration
A crowd kneels at the Black Lives Matter protest in Washington, D.C. on June 6, 2020. (Clay Banks/ Unspash)

A pair of historians look back with us at American social movements and crises for lessons that can provide insight on our current situation. Then we speak with the two Democratic candidates facing each other in the August primary, for representing Wisconsin’s third Congressional district.

Featured in this Show

  • Learning From America's Past Social Movements And Times Of Crisis

    The nation is experiencing a public health emergency and economic recession connected with the coronavirus pandemic. Simultaneously, the Black Lives Matter movement has spurred a national reckoning partnered with demands for action. We look back in American’s history to learn from social movements that took place during times of crisis.

  • Third Congressional District Primary Candidate Interview: Rep. Ron Kind

    In our series of interviews with candidates for the Third Congressional seat, we speak with incumbent Congressman Ron Kind. He is running for re-election as a Democrat in the August 11 primary against Democrat Mark Neumann. The winner will face the winner of the Republican primary, either Derrick Van Orden or Jessi Ebben.

  • Third Congressional District Primary Candidate Interview: Dr. Mark Neumann

    In our series of interviews with candidates for the Third Congressional seat, we speak with former pediatrician Dr. Mark Neumann. He is running as a Democrat in the August 11 primary against Democrat incumbent Rep. Ron Kind. The winner will face the winner of the Republican primary, either Derrick Van Orden or Jessi Ebben.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Kathryn Oberdeck Guest
  • John Cooper Guest
  • Representative Ron Kind Guest
  • Dr. Mark Neumann Guest