NEW PODCAST "This is What Democracy Sounds Like"

NEW PODCAST "This is What Democracy Sounds Like"

This is What Democracy Sounds Like
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News

Welcome to This is What Democracy Sounds Like, the official podcast from the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, hosted by Carol Koby. Dive into the heart of government, explore hot-button issues, and stay informed on everything related to voting. Each episode features insightful discussions with experts, policymakers, and community leaders who bring clarity to the political landscape. Whether you're a seasoned voter or just beginning to engage with the democratic process, our podcast is your go-to resource for understanding and participating in the democracy that shapes our lives.

For the pilot episode, host Carol Koby talks with guests about constitutional amendments and our state constitution.

Carol Koby: Carol Koby retired in 2020 as Executive Producer and Host of All About Living, a weekly radio she hosted for 18 years on Mid-West Family Broadcasting stations. Previously, Carol moderated Picture of Health, a cable television series produced by the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. In earlier years, Carol Koby was the first women’s director and a news reporter at WITI-TV, Channel 6, in Milwaukee, and consumer advocate, news reporter, and public affairs moderator for WKOW-TV, Channel 27, in Madison.

Emily Lau: Emily Lau is a Staff Attorney with the State Democracy Research Initiative. She joins the Initiative after earning her law degree from Yale Law School. While in law school, Emily was an intern at the San Francisco City Attorney's Office in the Complex and Affirmative Litigation Team and a student in the San Francisco Affirmative Litigation Project clinic, helping the San Francisco City Attorney's Office litigate cases under the California Unfair Competition Law. She was also an editor on the Yale Journal of Law and Feminism and a member of the First Generation Professionals board.

Debra Cronmiller: Debra is the Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. Before serving as this role, Debra (she/her) worked in State government in the Department of Workforce Development and the Department of Children and Families. She started her career in nonprofit management assisting adults with disabilities to enter the workforce and provide shelter and services to people experiencing homelessness. She is currently a director on the Community Shares of Wisconsin Board. Debra is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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