October 2020
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On Air & Online How Reliable Is Wisconsin Polling?
While nationwide polling was largely accurate in the 2016 presidential election, statewide polls overlooked many Wisconsinites who came out to vote for Trump. His victory here surprised those who had relied on the forecasting. Whether it’s accounting for the “shy” voter or weighting for education, polling in Wisconsin is being done differently in 2020. WPR’s Capitol Reporter Laurel White explains in this addition to our series Swing State: Stories of a Divided Wisconsin. Pictured: Voters stand in a blocks-long line in Milwaukee on April 7, 2020, during the primary election.
S. Silbiger/Getty Images Catch NPR's Special Series: Secure Your Vote
In this turbulent election season, key legal fights about ballot collection, voter registration, and deadlines remain unresolved even as we get closer to Election Day. Tune into NPR’s special series Election 2020: Secure Your Vote to keep up with shifting rulings in battleground states.
But if you'd rather focus on something else right now, listen to the Press Pause playlist of new songs picked by NPR music staff, updated daily.
Photo courtesy of J. Øverby
Behind The Scenes Journey To Understanding On "The Road To Higher Ground"
Dr. Jonathan Øverby has produced “The Road to Higher Ground” on WPR since 2007, playing “world music with African roots and more.” You’ll hear songs from many African traditions, and music from the African diaspora, but the way he brings the “and more” to his listeners is what makes “Higher Ground” different from other world music shows. “I’m always thinking how to bridge the next piece with the piece before it and spool everything musically. I link pieces so that they create a musical topography,” Øverby explains. “The Road to Higher Ground” takes listeners on a journey designed to increase empathy and understanding.
Øverby has won multiple honors and awards, and has been invited to speak at musicology conferences around the world. He’s also WPR’s only Black executive producer. Tune into “The Road to Higher Ground” on WPR's NPR News & Music stations at 5 p.m. on Saturdays (except for in Milwaukee, where it starts at 7 p.m. on 90.7 FM). Øverby hopes more listeners will find his show in this new time slot, and that they’ll be drawn in by his wide-ranging palette. Read more about Øverby’s roots and musical journey here.
Around Wisconsin Online Event - Meet Our Reporters Oct. 29
On Thursday, Oct. 29 at noon, join WPR News Director Noah Ovshinsky and reporters from around the state, including Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson, Capitol Reporter Laurel White, Milwaukee-based reporter Corrinne Hess and Wausau-based Rural Communities Reporter Rob Mentzer for a conversation about the 2020 election in Wisconsin. You'll hear their perspectives on key issues for Wisconsinites less than a week before Election Day.
You can submit questions during the event, so get ready to tell us what's on your mind. The event is free and open to all. Register here.
Photo courtesy of WAMU In Conversation: "1A" Host Jenn White In Virtual Event Nov. 19
Join WPR’s Kate Archer Kent for an intimate conversation with “1A” host Jenn White, Nov. 19 at noon. The two will discuss White’s 20+ year career in public media and podcasting, including her current position as host of the nationally broadcast “1A” from WAMU and NPR. "1A" is a daily, live show that encourages listeners to speak freely and stay connected – in an increasingly disconnected world. It airs weekdays from 9 to 11 a.m. on The Ideas Network from WPR. Register for this free event now.
SoundBites Changes To HD Radio
On Oct. 19, the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board, which manages the network of stations that carry WPR signals, turned off HD Radio broadcasts on seven of WPR’s 13 HD-capable stations. Find out more about the decision and which stations are affected.
"King Of Confidence" Coming To "Chapter A Day"
Nov. 2 through Nov. 27 Norman Gilliland reads Miles Harvey’s riveting history of a Midwestern con man,“The King of Confidence,” on “Chapter A Day.” Doug Gordon, host of WPR’s “BETA” called it "the one nonfiction book you should read this year." He interviewed the author for the Wisconsin Book Festival, and you can watch the archived Book Fest footage here.
Send Your Questions To "Turkey Confidential"
APM's "Splendid Table" is getting ready to record its annual "Turkey Confidential" Thanksgiving special, to air on The Ideas Network on Thanksgiving Day at 10 a.m. You can be part of the show by recording a voice memo with your turkey roasting or Thanksgiving meal questions and emailing it to [email protected] or calling 800- 537-5252. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 6.
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