Some Assembly Required

Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay)joins Assembly Democratic Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) to kick off our fall Freshmen series and discuss redistricting.

The month of May is dedicated to recognizing APIDA Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asians, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Desi Americans to the history of Wisconsin. Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) joins Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz to discuss action, community and the future of Tottenham Hotspur.

Over the last few months, Wisconsin has become a leader in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Tune in as members of the Wisconsin Assembly Democratic caucus share their experiences with getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and what they look forward to do once they are able to talk about the pandemic in the past tense.

Last week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore joined Rep. Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) to discuss this American Rescue Plan. Senator Tammy Baldwin joins us for the second part of our two part series to continue the conversation on relief for Wisconsinites and the American people.

On March 11th, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan. This plan is a game-changer for Wisconsin families and small businesses by providing Wisconsinites with the support that is needed to get past this public health crisis and restore our economy. Rep. Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) sits down with Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Tammy Baldwin in this two part series outlining the American Rescue Plan and its impact on Wisconsin.

Throughout the month of February, the members of Wisconsin’s Legislative Black Caucus have been at work, hosting and organizing commemorative events to honor African American leaders and historical events. While Black History Month is a time of recognition and celebration, it’s also a time of action.

Today, Rep. Kalan Haywood II (D-Milwaukee) joins Representative Gordon Hintz, to give an overview about what the Legislative Black Caucus has been up to, but to also revisit the last 6 months and our state’s commitment to advancing racial justice.

Democracy in the Time of Corona (feat. Congressman Mark Pocan) by Wisconsin Assembly Democrats

Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) joins us to talk about police reform legislation, his experience participating with the ongoing protests, and ways legislators can move the needle forward when it comes to conversations on Black Lives Matter.

The Legislative Black Caucus takes over 'Some Assembly Required' for a continuation of last week's conversation on racial equity and the history of Juneteenth.

Today, Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) joins us for a quarantine edition of 'Some Assembly Required', to discuss proposals aimed at addressing the underlying issues that have allowed systemic racism to continue permeating our communities.

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Anti-Racism Resources

Podcasts: 1619 (by New York Times), Code Switch (NPR), Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw

Films & Shows: 13th, Just Mercy, Selma, Fruitvale Station, When They See Us

Books: Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness 
by Michelle Alexander,

White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhD

Organizations to Follow: Urban Triage (Madison), Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness (Madison), Leaders Igniting Transformation - LIT (Milwaukee), Black Leaders Organizing for Communities - BLOC (Milwaukee), NAACP (National), Color Of Change (National), Sister Song (National)