Federalism and States' Rights ~ Prairie Musicians Preview

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - Since novel coronavirus was first confirmed in the U.S., state governors have often taken the lead in the response, with the federal government wrestling with questions around a more national effort. Emily Wanless is an associate professor in the Government and International Affairs Department at Augustana University. She visits with Lori Walsh of South Dakota Public Broadcasting for a discussion of federalism and the role of state governments in a pandemic. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, “Under the Anheuser Bush.” ~~~ Barb Gravel joins us for a preview of this season’s Prairie Musicians.