WAUSAU – At 10 a.m. Sept. 16, Rick Reyer interviews candidates from Wisconsin’s 7th U.S. Congressional District. Incumbent Tom Tiffany-R, Minocqua, will face challenger Richard Ausman-D, Lac du Flambeau. Wisconsin’s 7th U.S. Congressional District is the largest in the state. 

Both candidates weigh in on the role the federal government could play in tackling the challenges facing Wisconsin residents and share their perspectives on a range of issues. The interviews are part of WPR’s ongoing coverage of the November midterm elections.

“Route 51” is heard Fridays at 10 a.m. on The Ideas Network stations 101.3 & 91.9/Wausau, AM 930/Auburndale-Stevens Point, 99.1/Stevens Point, 100.9/Marshfield, 90.3/Park Falls, 89.1/Adams-Wisconsin Rapids, and 89.9/Rhinelander-Eagle River. It is re-broadcast Fridays at 7 p.m. on 90.9/Wausau. Program archives are available at wpr.org/route51.