Following Wisconsin’s chaotic election last month, held in the midst of an ongoing global pandemic, the nation now has its eyes on vote-by-mail as a possible solution for ensuring voter access and safety in the November general election. What would have to happen between now and then to expand vote-by-mail programs nationwide? Why is it […]
Looking to 2020: All Things Voting
With 2020 fast approaching, Wednesday host Ali Muldrow spends the hour discussing all things voting with Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell. They cover topics like ballot design, polling locations, voter ID laws and voter suppression, early voting, voter turnout, election tampering and misinformation, campaign finance, and looking to next year’s local and general elections—all in […]
Voting Overview: Get Ready to Vote in the General Election
The 2018 general midterm election in the United States will be held on Tuesday, November 6. In the meantime, there’s a lot that we as voters need to keep track of before we head to the polls. Get all the info on today’s episode! Our guests are Eileen Newcomer, voter education coordinator of the League of Women […]
Spring Election Roundup
There’s a spring election tomorrow, so host Patty Peltekos delves into the wide expanse of election-related issues in Wisconsin. The basics: How do I vote? Do I need voter identification? Who’s on my ballot? What’s the state referendum about? The abstract: How is voting in Wisconsin different than other states? Will my vote count? What […]
Greg Palast on Trump’s Budget and Voter Suppression
Investigative reporter Greg Palast joins Esty Dinur to discuss Trump’s budget, “Trumponomics,” and voter suppression in the United States. His work has appeared on BBC Television, The Guardian, and Rolling Stone Magazine. His new film, The Best Democracy Money Can Buy: A Tale of Billionaires and Ballot Bandits, based on his New York Times bestselling books, […]
Vote For Your Board
WORT is holding an election for 8 seats on its Board of Directors. There will also be a vote on whether to make changes to the station’s bylaws. The bylaws are the legal document that govern the basic structure of the organization and its Board of Directors. See the proposed changes here: Bylaws Changes Annotated. […]
