https://www.wbgo.org/tags/ben-wikler Ben Wikler en-US Copyright Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:26:52 GMT https://www.wbgo.org/podcast/the-third-story/2026-07-22/ben-wikler-democracy-is-exhausting-until-you-discover-solidarity Ben Wikler, author of This Is the Plan, talks to Leo Sidran about humor, organizing, civic life, and the Wisconsin values that shaped his approach to democracy. A thoughtful discussion of community, political communication, and why, as Wikler says, "democracy is exhausting until you discover solidarity." Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:26:52 GMT https://www.wbgo.org/podcast/the-third-story/2026-07-22/ben-wikler-democracy-is-exhausting-until-you-discover-solidarity Leo Sidran