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'The Run-Up': What 12 Years of Gerrymandering Has Done to Wisconsin

Oct 22, 2022

Reid Epstein, a seasoned political reporter for The New York Times, dives deep into Wisconsin's political turmoil shaped by 12 years of gerrymandering. He discusses the landmark protests sparked by Act 10 and how these events intensified partisan divides. Epstein highlights the marginalization of urban areas like Milwaukee and the tactics used to consolidate Republican power. The conversation also covers the implications of these changes for upcoming elections and the struggle for Democratic representation in an increasingly polarized landscape.

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Reid J. Epstein

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Wisconsin Protests Against Collective Bargaining Rights

01:33

What Does All This Mean on the Ground?

01:35

Wisconsin Democrats Aren't Playing Offense in the Supreme Court Race

01:20

Intro

2min

The Fight Over Act 10 and Its Impact on Wisconsin

2min

The Polarization of Wisconsin Politics

12min

Gerrymandering and Its Political Fallout in Wisconsin

5min

Wisconsin's Political Landscape: Division and Dynamics

12min

Gerrymandering and Its Consequences in Wisconsin's Political Landscape

3min

How a 12-year project to lock in political power in Wisconsin could culminate in this year’s midterms – and provide a glimpse into where the rest of the country is headed.

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