On today’s show we take our cue from you, our listeners. Host Esty Dinur opens the phone lines to discuss current issues in national and state politics with callers. They cover the abduction of pro-Palestinian activists, Kristi Noem’s photoshoot in El Salvador, the importance of independent media, and more.

Wisconsin is under the microscope because of our state Supreme Court election next week. Billionaire Elon Musk promised voters money in exchange for their votes, but deleted a social media post saying he would “personally hand over” $2 million hours after he posted it. 

Tesla shares are down around the world, and folks are planning protests this weekend as part of an ongoing Tesla Takeover movement.

Listeners offer book reviews and methods for staying engaged in civic life including 198 Methods of Nonviolent Action. Callers encouraged more people to get involved in WORT.

Featured image of a vintage phone via Wikimedia Commons (CC0 1.0).

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