Why is Wisconsin so important to U.S. politics? Season 2 explores why the nonpartisan Wisconsin Supreme Court race feels so partisan and why it matters.
In Season 2 of Swing State of the Union, we’re going to court – the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In a politically divided Wisconsin, major decisions about issues like gerrymandering, abortion and union rights come down to the seven justices on the state Supreme Court.
This April, Wisconsin will elect a new Supreme Court justice, likely deciding the ideological balance of power.
But why do we elect Supreme Court justices? And what does it say when partisan politics take center stage during these supposedly nonpartisan races?
Episodes drop every Wednesday, starting February 26, for five weeks leading up to the April election. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Swing State of the Union: Season 1
Why is Wisconsin a swing state? That’s the question at the heart of Season 1 of Swing State of the Union, a podcast that explores the state’s historical and current political climate.
"Swing State of the Union" is produced by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee’s NPR, a part of the NPR Podcast Network.
The podcast is hosted and produced by Joy Powers and Sam Woods. It’s edited by Becky Mortensen and Emily Files with digital support from Michelle Maternowski. Erin Bagatta designed the logo.
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