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The Election That Could Reshape Wisconsin, and the Country

Apr 4, 2023

Reid J. Epstein, a political correspondent for The New York Times, unpacks the significance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. He highlights how one seat could shift the ideological balance and reshape U.S. politics. The discussion covers the contentious voting rights landscape in Wisconsin, the implications of judicial elections on democracy, and the strategies of candidates like Janet Protosawitz. Epstein reflects on the tension surrounding issues like abortion rights and gerrymandering, emphasizing the election's potential national impact.

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Intro

3min

Wisconsin's Political Dynamics: Supreme Court Showdown

4min

Elections and Rights in Wisconsin

7min

The Weight of a Single Seat: Courts and Culture

2min

Voting Rights and Political Tensions in Wisconsin

11min

The Impact of Judicial Elections and Trump's Arraignment

3min

Wisconsin will hold an election for a seat on its Supreme Court today, and it is no exaggeration to say that the result could end up reshaping U.S. politics for years to come.

The Times political correspondent Reid J. Epstein explains why the race to replace a single judge has become the most important American election of 2023.

Guest: Reid J. Epstein, a political correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

Cash is pouring in to the Wisconsin race, and some of the candidates have shed any pretense of judicial neutrality.
Here’s what you need to know about the battle for the seat.

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