Matthew Wurstner Explains Ballot Initiatives

By Courtney Bierman

Published October 10, 2022 at 12:17 PM CDT

A hand holds a pen over a piece of paper with "ballot initiatives" written at the top. The choices are "yes" and "no."

Matthew Wurstner is back on the show to discuss the concept of ballot initiatives, Nebraska’s history with them, and what made the cut this year.

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Courtney Bierman

Courtney is back in her hometown after graduating from the University of Kansas in 2019 with degrees in journalism and film. While at KU, she was the arts and culture editor of the University Daily Kansan and had a summer internship at KCUR, Kansas City's NPR member station.

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