Guest: Abby Swetz

Guest host Matt Rothschild, alongside Angela Lang, tackles pressing issues with Abby Swetz, Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin. Swetz highlights the battles against anti-trans legislation, emphasizing the need for solidarity across communities as trans rights face hostile threats. Fear is palpable, but Abby stresses the power of public education and allyship to counteract pre-compliance to executive orders. Brittany Merlot, Civic Media's award-winning weather forecaster, warns of impending severe storms, while Rothschild brings a lighter note with bird migration tales and Margaret Atwood's poignant poetry. A mix of advocacy, weather, and nature keeps listeners engaged.

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Guests: Abby Swetz, Lalo Lemus, Matt Rothschild

Guest host Matt Rothschild is guiding the ship today, continuing the conversation on the RNC and evaluating the question of Biden's 2024 candidacy.

Abby Swetz, executive director of Fair Wisconsin, advocating for an inclusive and equitable Wisconsin. Abby is here to push back against the anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and policy put forth by the Republican party at the RNC this week with a call for empathy and compassion- it's not that complicated, just accept when people tell you who they are.

Lalo Lemus, board member for Voces de la Frontera joins in the second half hour to talk about immigrant rights. After a convention full of dehumanizing language directed towards immigrants, we are so grateful for Lalo's unifying, compassionate words.

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