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Whether you’re interested in politics, climate change, health care, equity, food, or business, there’s something for you at the festival.
"Voters need to pay close attention to not get hoodwinked by political ads featuring made-up stories."
"By all accounts, the recall was a disaster for the Republicans in California."
"Voters need to pay close attention to not get hoodwinked by political ads featuring made-up stories."
"By all accounts, the recall was a disaster for the Republicans in California."
"Some of the communities' brightest thinkers and experienced experts have taken part in the discussions, a hallmark of the Idea Fest format."
"Nearly three years since Evers took office, some 150 of his appointments have received no confirmation votes."
Whether you’re interested in politics, climate change, health care, equity, food, or business, there’s something for you at the festival.
One viewer on the Facebook Livestream even said, "I'm mosh pitting with my cats!" This event series is sponsored by Monona Bank, Goodman's Jewelers, Lake Louie Brewing and Hinckley Productions.
Go to captimesideafest.com to see the full lineup of speakers and sessions for the fifth annual festival, which runs Sep. 13-18. Tickets are available from the site as well.