Swing State of the Union

5.0 (39)
Politics
Weekly Series

Power is up for grabs in Wisconsin. This season of Swing State of the Union explores the top issues in Wisconsin and how they’re motivating voters nationwide. From data centers to education funding, each episode in Season 3 shares stories from swing districts across Wisconsin, examining the political offices that have the power to influence and make change.

Episode 1

Episode 1: Data Center Debate

Opposition to data centers cuts across party lines, a rarity in Wisconsin politics. But who has the power to say whether a project is approved, or under what conditions?
Episode 2

Episode 2: Small Farms, Big Bills

Food prices are top of mind for many voters. In this episode, we explore the financial realities facing farmers and the policies shaping Wisconsin — America’s Dairyland.
Episode 3

Episode 3: Education, Property Taxes and Pie

Wisconsin has a long history of trailblazing new ideas in education. But for many voters, the way it funds its schools is unsustainable.
Episode 4

Episode 4: Immigrants’ Disappearing Pathways

President Donald Trump has radically reshaped the immigration landscape in the U.S. In this episode, we look at how the shifting legal landscape is impacting migrants seeking safety in the U.S., including Milwaukee’s Rohingya refugee community.
Sep 9

Season 3 trailer: Who has power in Wisconsin?

Power is up for grabs in Wisconsin. On November 3, voters will elect the state’s next governor, state legislators and congresspeople. This season on Swing State of the Union, we’re talking with voters in swing districts around Wisconsin. And we’re asking: who has power? The power to rubber stamp data centers, set food prices and how schools are funded. These are some of the issues on the minds of voters in Wisconsin and across the nation as they decide who they want to elect in November. This season is all about figuring out who has the power to improve Wisconsin. Hosted by Joy Powers and Sam Woods, join us for Swing State of the Union Season 3, a podcast from WUWM, part of the NPR Network. Episodes drop every Wednesday, starting September 16. Listen and subscribe on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Trailer

Introducing 'Swing State of the Union' Season 2: Wisconsin's Supreme Court

Why is Wisconsin so important to U.S. politics? Season 2 explores why the nonpartisan Wisconsin Supreme Court race feels so partisan and why it matters.
Trailer

Introducing 'Swing State of the Union'

Why is Wisconsin a swing state? That’s the question at the heart of this podcast, which explores the state’s historical and current political climate.

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Sep 30

clairekoenig5

Informative and so helpful leading up to the midterms!
The complaint is about bipartisan party politics.

06/21/2024

Jim Mauch

The shocking thing that the Democrats want for the electorate is allowing Wisconsinites to be able to secure there right to vote. If that occurs the results will go our way.
Required Listening for WI Voters

06/17/2024

Kmww51

This powerful, full of facts series should be required listening for all Wisconsin voters, high school students and whoever is still open minded enough to learn about the real grit that is Wisconsin political history. Dynamic and hardy.

Power is up for grabs in Wisconsin. This season of Swing State of the Union explores the top issues in Wisconsin and how they’re motivating voters nationwide. From data centers to education funding, each episode in Season 3 shares stories from swing districts across Wisconsin, examining the political offices that have the power to influence and make change.