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Civil Discourse | Wisconsin State Senator Jon Erpenbach joins us; Obamacare; Marijauna, Paul Ryan Budget

04/06/14 • 58 min

Civil Discourse | Progressive Radio; Grassroots media; current events; history; Democrat views; Republican views; liberal; conservative

Civil Discourse is a local radio show hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. They lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with their own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. Excellent show this week! We are joined by Wisconsin State Senator Jon Erpenbach to discuss Badgercare, marijuana laws, voter suppression, and more! Paul Ryan submitted a new budget, find out the specifics on this week's episode of Civil Discourse!

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Wisconsin State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein | Gerrymandered Districts and Tax Cuts vs. Higher Wages

A great episode this week! Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant are joined by Wisconsin State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein who has proposed new rafting regulations in Wisconsin after the death of a young woman on the rapids. Hear our discussion on the push for redistricting reform. How does gerrymandering undercut democracy? How does it effect the way your legislators vote on laws that effect you? Scott Walker says that a raise in the minimum wage is "political grandstanding" as he promotes a tax cut on the wealthy. Mary Burke supports giving the working poor a wage increase of over $5,000.00 per year, but Scott Walker believes that a $150.00 tax cut for "the average homeowner" will be better for the economy. Learn about all of this and much more on this episode of Civil Discourse.

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Civil Discourse | Mike McCabe Joins us to Discuss New GOP Scandals in Wisconsin

Civil Discourse is a Progressive Radio Show hosted by former State Senator Peter Bear and Eric Brant. Peter and Eric connect the dots from historical events to current issues in an effort to correctly predict the outcomes. We lay out current events, expand on the issues, and blend facts with our own take on the subject matter. This show aims to easily and accurately break down complex political situations for working America. An awesome-jam-packed episode this week. The GOP is continue to purge any hint of moderation from their party. Tom Petri and Mike Ellis both announce that they will not seek re-election in 2014. In the second half of the show, we are joined by the Executive Director of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Mike McCabe. Mike joins us to discuss the video that was release this week exposing State Senator Mike Ellis (R) talking about illegal campaign activities. What does this mean for Ellis? What does it mean for 2014? What does it mean for Scott Walker when the 2nd ranking Senate Republican said that "Walker is working for Walker"?