How New Maps Turned Wisconsin Blue, and Our Unofficial Madison Rules
Wisconsin Democrats are set to take control of the governor’s office, state Assembly and the Senate for the first time in 16 years. So just how much did the state’s newly redrawn legislative maps have to do with this great political shift? Creative Producer Rob Thomas and Executive Producer Hayley Sperling speak with Nick Ramos, the executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, about how these new maps changed the playing field and why the fight for fair maps may be just getting started.
Plus, we’re sharing our unofficial rules for living your best Madison life, from exploring neighborhoods outside your usual bubble to embracing everything winter has to offer.
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