With November 3 only two weeks away, today we learn about the ins-and-outs of several key election-related legal cases that are currently being litigated. “This year, there are unprecedented challenges to access to the ballot box,” says attorney Jeffrey Mandell. He joins us for the hour to discuss these challenges, including legal battles over Madison’s […]
When a President Gets Sick
President Trump’s COVID diagnosis earlier this month has sparked a series of questions: What happens when a president gets sick? What could it mean for the election? For today’s show, we get to the bottom of these questions. Our first guest, professor Allison Prasch, outlines the history of presidential illness and what gets communicated to […]
Know Your Ballot: Investing in Madison Public Schools
As the general election approaches, remember to vote down-ballot! On today’s show, we provide context and information about two referenda on the November 3 ballot to support Madison Metropolitan School District schools, one for operating costs (teachers, services) and one for capitol costs (building renovations and remodeling). Our guests are school board member Cris Carusi, […]
The Case for One Billion Americans
What would actually make America great? More people. At least, that’s what Vox co-founder Matthew Yglesias argues in his new book, One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigger. Today, Matthew join us on the show to talk about his big ideas for population growth and building a strong economy. Matthew Yglesias is co-founder and […]
How Society is Shaped by Male Entitlement
In the wake of the budding #MeToo movement in 2017, feminist philosopher Kate Manne published her timely and critically-acclaimed debut about misogyny, Down Girl. She’s back this year with a new book, Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women. Today, we host Kate Manne on the show for a conversation about male entitlement and how it affects […]
Navigating the World of Virtual Schooling
What is school discipline like during virtual learning? First up today, we talk with Aaricka Washington, statewide education reporter for Chalkbeat Indiana, about her recent New York Times op-ed, “The Inanity of Zoom School Suspensions.” Then, we’re joined by Cap Times K–12 education reporter Scott Girard to learn about the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s temporary injunction […]
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