March 31, 2025

Elon Musk’s Wisconsin Power Play: A Referendum on Democracy

44 minutes

Guest host Dan Shafer recombobulates a busy Wisconsin day with Brewers' home opener and spring elections looming. The episode dives into the contentious Wisconsin Supreme Court race, now a national spectacle with Elon Musk's exorbitant campaign spending. Musk's motives, deemed a threat to democracy by many, signal a battle not just for Wisconsin, but for the nation's political soul. Schaefer discusses the partisan roots of voter ID laws with Todd Allbaugh, revealing the GOP's historical push for voter suppression. Ben Wikler of the Democratic Party emphasizes the race's stakes, urging voters to reject Musk's influence and protect democracy.

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Guests: Ben Wikler, Todd Allbaugh

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