The United States Of Amazon, Wisconsin Farm Life, And Poll Working During The Pandemic

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Boxes of ballots just prior to canvassing.
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First, we explore the influence of Amazon on the American economy and society. Afterwards, an author shares her experience growing up in western Wisconsin in the 1930s in a collection of short essays. Then, we check in with two Milwaukee election officials about working the polls during a pandemic.

Featured in this Show

  • The United States Of Amazon?

    Behind the smiling cardboard delivery boxes lies a company worth more than a trillion dollars. We speak with a journalist who has been investigating how Amazon has transformed our economy and society.

  • Remembering Wisconsin Farm Life During The Great Depression

    The Great Depression affected life in rural Wisconsin, and yet our guest remembers a close, loving family that taught her strength and resilience. She details her experience growing up in western Wisconsin in the 1930s in a collection of short essays.

  • Voting 102: Preparing For Election Day

    With just over two weeks until election day, we check in with two officials and on how to successfully cast your ballot this year. We discuss working the polls during a pandemic and what it takes to count more than a million absentee ballots.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Molly Stentz Producer
  • Kealey Bultena Producer
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • James Ball Guest
  • Bunny Carlson Guest
  • Pamela Ubring Guest
  • Julietta Henry Guest
  • Kealey Bultena Interviewer

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