Swing State is back with some bonus episodes. We’ll investigate two broad questions about our state courts: How do we hold judges accountable, and how do different justices interpret Wisconsin’s constitution?
Swing State of the Union is back with some bonus episodes.
In Season 2, we explored the Wisconsin Supreme Court — examining how partisan politics, money and judicial ethics have shaped the court over the last 30 years.
Now, another supreme court election is ahead for Wisconsin voters, though it’s not as high stakes as the last one.
We’ll investigate two broad questions about our state courts: How do we hold justices accountable, and how do different justices interpret Wisconsin’s constitution?
Episodes drop on March 18 and 25. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and watch for Season 3 of Swing State of the Union later this year ahead of the Wisconsin gubernatorial race.
Swing State of the Union: Season 2
Why is Wisconsin so important to U.S. politics? Season 2 explores why the 2025 nonpartisan Wisconsin Supreme Court race feels so partisan and why it matters.
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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