Episode
How Democracy Itself Ended Up on the Ballot in Wisconsin
49:30
Published: Tue Nov 08 2022
Description
Over the last decade, Wisconsin has become an extreme experiment in single-party rule. Republican officials have redrawn the state’s election districts and rewritten laws to ensure their domination of the state’s legislature.In Tuesday’s elections, those officials are asking voters for the final lever of power: control over the entire system of voting. Guest: Reid J. Epstein, a reporter covering elections and campaigns for The New York Times.Background reading: In Wisconsin, a 50-50 battleground state, Republicans are close to capturing supermajorities in the State Legislature that would render the Democratic governor irrelevant even if he wins re-election.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
Republicans in Wisconsin have redrawn their election districts and rewritten their laws to ensure disproportionate representation in the legislature, making it difficult for Democrats to make any significant changes.
00:00 - 03:39 (03:39)
Summary
Republicans in Wisconsin have redrawn their election districts and rewritten their laws to ensure disproportionate representation in the legislature, making it difficult for Democrats to make any significant changes.
EpisodeHow Democracy Itself Ended Up on the Ballot in Wisconsin
PodcastThe Daily
The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) made changes to the voting procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, including making it easier to vote remotely.
03:39 - 11:27 (07:47)
Summary
The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) made changes to the voting procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, including making it easier to vote remotely. However, some Republican lawmakers felt the WEC had gone too far, despite the bipartisan support from the state elections commission.
EpisodeHow Democracy Itself Ended Up on the Ballot in Wisconsin
PodcastThe Daily
A discussion about voting disputes in Wisconsin including the use of drop boxes and voting in nursing homes without special voting deputies.
11:27 - 21:00 (09:33)
Summary
A discussion about voting disputes in Wisconsin including the use of drop boxes and voting in nursing homes without special voting deputies. Personal experiences with the election and doubts about the outcome are also shared.
EpisodeHow Democracy Itself Ended Up on the Ballot in Wisconsin
PodcastThe Daily
A former state Supreme Court justice leads an investigation into alleged election fraud, despite being highly partisan and claiming the election was stolen from Trump.
21:00 - 26:39 (05:38)
Summary
A former state Supreme Court justice leads an investigation into alleged election fraud, despite being highly partisan and claiming the election was stolen from Trump. The investigation is criticized for being a sham, and there were unconventional voting measures taken during the election.
EpisodeHow Democracy Itself Ended Up on the Ballot in Wisconsin
PodcastThe Daily
Republicans in state legislatures are attempting to rewrite election laws in response to the 2020 election, with some alleging election fraud and seeking to limit the power of election commissions.
26:39 - 34:23 (07:44)
Summary
Republicans in state legislatures are attempting to rewrite election laws in response to the 2020 election, with some alleging election fraud and seeking to limit the power of election commissions. This is part of a broader push by the GOP to change voting regulations across the country.
EpisodeHow Democracy Itself Ended Up on the Ballot in Wisconsin
PodcastThe Daily
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the importance of democracy being on the ballot during the midterm elections and how citizens, especially Republicans, have become more involved in monitoring and working at the polls.
34:23 - 47:01 (12:37)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the importance of democracy being on the ballot during the midterm elections and how citizens, especially Republicans, have become more involved in monitoring and working at the polls. They also touch on the potential controversies that may arise involving Wisconsin legislators during the elections.
EpisodeHow Democracy Itself Ended Up on the Ballot in Wisconsin
PodcastThe Daily
Polls show that Republican election deniers are favored to win in Arizona but expected to lose in Pennsylvania.
47:01 - 49:21 (02:20)
Summary
Polls show that Republican election deniers are favored to win in Arizona but expected to lose in Pennsylvania. Republican gains in the House are likely, while Senate control is less certain.