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WED · MAY 6 · 6:30 PM
05·06

Cory Haala: When Democrats Won the Heartland

ft. Cory Haala

Boswell Book Company· 2559 N Downer Ave
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Cory Haala explores Midwest politics of the '80s at Boswell Book Company.

Part I

The details

About this event

Cory Haala, a history professor from UW-Stevens Point, will be discussing his book "When Democrats Won the Heartland" at Boswell Book Company. This event delves into the progressive populism that shaped the Midwest during the Reagan years. Haala's work explores the grassroots movements and political strategies that countered conservative trends of the time.

Expect an engaging evening as Haala revisits the economic and political challenges of the 1980s Midwest. His book sheds light on the activists and politicians who played pivotal roles in reshaping Democratic Party strategies. Whether you're a history buff or politically curious, this event promises a rich exploration of past political landscapes.

From the organizer

Boswell welcomes UW-Stevens Point History Professor Cory Haala for an evening featuring his latest work, When Democrats Won the Heartland, a look back at the political landscape of the Midwest during the Reagan years.

Getting in

  • Just Show Up

  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    Arrive 15 minutes early to grab a seat near the front. The store layout can make it hard to see and hear from the back during popular events.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
SpiritualNostalgicIntimateNerdy
Academia
Quiet

Who'll Be There

Local history enthusiasts, university students, professors, and politically engaged community members. Expect a mix of ages, skewing towards adults interested in political discourse and history.

How the Room Feels

Quiet expectedSeated throughout

What You'll Leave With

Just the experience

Who It's For

Social style:
Small group (3–6)
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Quiet expectedSeated throughout

The crowd

Designed for 3–6 people. Good group-of-friends territory.

You'll leave with

Just the experience

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