We are currently in the 22nd day of the government shutdown and with premiums about to skyrocket for those on the ACA (including farmers), our very own Senator Ron Johnson doesn't see a problem and has a wonderful solution, as well. Meanwhile, Republicans are having conversations on what to do, because they know this doesn't not bode well for them. Then, we welcome Debra Cronmiller back to the show. She is the Executive Director of The League Of Women Voters - Wisconsin and Deb is talking about a new proposal to create a commission to bring balance to the process of election maps. She also talks about an event their holding to educate people on the rise of authoritarianism in The US.

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