Episode
The Maps
33:18
Published: Thu Oct 20 2022
Description
How a 12-year project to lock in political power in Wisconsin could culminate in this year’s midterms – and provide a glimpse into where the rest of the country is headed.
Chapters
The passing of Act 10 resulted in a severely limited power of unions, causing Democrats to flee the state and a bitter political fight in Wisconsin over the issue.
00:00 - 03:40 (03:40)
Summary
The passing of Act 10 resulted in a severely limited power of unions, causing Democrats to flee the state and a bitter political fight in Wisconsin over the issue.
EpisodeThe Maps
PodcastThe Run-Up
A look back to the 2010 election of Scott Walker as Governor of Wisconsin and how his zero-sum approach to politics set a blueprint that is being followed by many Republicans today.
03:40 - 08:02 (04:22)
Summary
A look back to the 2010 election of Scott Walker as Governor of Wisconsin and how his zero-sum approach to politics set a blueprint that is being followed by many Republicans today.
EpisodeThe Maps
PodcastThe Run-Up
Republicans won the majority of state assembly seats in Wisconsin despite losing the popular vote because of strategic gerrymandering that packed Democratic voters into cities and spread Republican voters across rural areas.
08:02 - 14:03 (06:01)
Summary
Republicans won the majority of state assembly seats in Wisconsin despite losing the popular vote because of strategic gerrymandering that packed Democratic voters into cities and spread Republican voters across rural areas.
EpisodeThe Maps
PodcastThe Run-Up
Republicans in the state legislature use crime rates in Milwaukee to attack Democratic lawmakers and reduce state funding for the city.
14:03 - 20:46 (06:43)
Summary
Republicans in the state legislature use crime rates in Milwaukee to attack Democratic lawmakers and reduce state funding for the city. Following a decision on abortion law, Governor Evers attempts to hold a referendum, but the Republicans respond by taking away his appointment and spending powers.
EpisodeThe Maps
PodcastThe Run-Up
With Republicans gaining total power in Wisconsin in 2023, concerns are being raised about what they will do in terms of election control and management, especially after their move to eliminate the bipartisan state elections commission.
20:46 - 28:31 (07:45)
Summary
With Republicans gaining total power in Wisconsin in 2023, concerns are being raised about what they will do in terms of election control and management, especially after their move to eliminate the bipartisan state elections commission. The Democrats hope to claw back power by winning the upcoming state Supreme Court race in April, which is expected to be the most expensive in the state's history.
EpisodeThe Maps
PodcastThe Run-Up
This podcast discusses how Governor Scott Walker's Act 10 has clashed with the Republican party's extreme ideology in Wisconsin, leading to their control over the political process in the state.
28:31 - 33:13 (04:42)
Summary
This podcast discusses how Governor Scott Walker's Act 10 has clashed with the Republican party's extreme ideology in Wisconsin, leading to their control over the political process in the state.