Trump is flexing his muscles in the Midwest, is it working?
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President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have been in and out of the Midwest in recent months.
Trump was touting the achievements of the new Foxconn site in Wisconsin and was in Duluth, Minn. rallying for local Republicans.
What is the administration hoping to achieve with this focus on the Midwest?
Two guests answered that question with host Kerri Miller:
• Kathryn Pearson is a professor at the University of Minnesota with an emphasis on American politics.
• Aaron Brown is a political commentator and community college professor from northern Minnesota's Iron Range.
Use the audio player to listen to their discussion.
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