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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 37 MIN

How socialism shaped Wisconsin

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

Wisconsin elected the first-ever socialist member of Congress in 1910, and Milwaukee was run by socialist mayors for some 50 years. Now, a Democratic socialist is leading a primary race for Wisconsin governor. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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