2020 Election Experience Study, Gender Disparity In College Enrollment

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A girl holds two bags as she walks beside her father pushing a cart full of items.
Addison Lanthier, right, gets help from her father, Steve, as she moves into a residence hall Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at UW-Stout. Angela Major/WPR

A political scientist shares what he learned after talking with election clerks and voters around Wisconsin about the 2020 election — and how they feel about future elections. Then we talk with a higher education reporter about data that show a widening gap in the percentage of women versus men attending college.

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    The share of men enrolled in college has dropped to record lows relative to their female counterparts. And if trends continue, women could soon outnumber male college grads two to one. We talk to a higher education reporter who’s been following the trend about what’s behind the numbers.

  • What The 2020 Election Clerks And Electorate Experienced

    A new report surveyed election clerks and members of the electorate around Wisconsin regarding 2020 general election. We discuss some of the findings.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Douglas Belkin Guest
  • Barry Burden Guest