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Noon Wednesday: Is Wisconsin’s Democracy in Danger?
Clip: Season 2000 Episode 2026 | 23m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
The author of a new book discusses his case for why Wisconsin’s democracy is in decline.
A new book says Wisconsin’s democracy is dysfunctional and in decline. Matt Rothschild, executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, is the author of “12 Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin.” He joins to discuss the evolution of the state’s political landscape and what he proposes as solutions.
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Here and Now
Noon Wednesday: Is Wisconsin’s Democracy in Danger?
Clip: Season 2000 Episode 2026 | 23m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
A new book says Wisconsin’s democracy is dysfunctional and in decline. Matt Rothschild, executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, is the author of “12 Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin.” He joins to discuss the evolution of the state’s political landscape and what he proposes as solutions.
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