Where will partisan politics in Wisconsin take us? Depending on your political outlook, Gov. Scott Walker was either showing leadership or over-reaching when taking on the unions. In today's highly-charged, partisan climate, is it possible for politicians to play to their base without going to extremes?9:06 a.m.
Guests
Andrew Leonard: Writer for Salon.com
Bob Shapiro: Political Science Professor at Columbia Univeresity and author of "Politicians Don't Pander"
The Invisible Line: Three American families and the secret journey from black to white For much of American history, racial identity has been defined in terms of black and white. But because of their heritage and physical appearance, some families walk the line between cultures. A new book chronicles three mixed-race families whose identities were called into question at various periods in history - with surprising consequences.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Daniel Sharfstein: Associate professor of law at Vanderbilt University. "The Invisible Line" is his first book.
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