Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang are diving deep into Wisconsin politics with newly elected Rep. Christian Phelps. They discuss the uphill battle against Republican gerrymandering and the struggle for fair representation and public school funding, including free school meals. Phelps channels his community-organizer roots to spotlight legislative shortcomings. Amidst the heated political discourse, they introduce a serene interlude with birdwatching and poetry. Chuck Henriksen, a bird guide, shares the joys of spotting warblers and Orioles, while Matt reads a Wendell Berry poem, reminding us of the beauty that persists alongside political turbulence.

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