It’s been one year since the nuclear power plant in Kewaunee closed down. Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett find out about the region has been dealing with the closure. They also find out what Congress is up to this week, and discuss a federal judge’s decision to halt the John Doe probe into Gov. Walker’s campaing funding. Then, they take your calls on the question: how do YOU define the Midwest?
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Federal Judge Halts Investigation Into Walker Campaign Funds
A federal court yesterday halted a John Doe investigation into Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s 2012 recall campaign and conservative groups that supported him. What does it mean for upcoming elections and for campaign finance laws?
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This Week In Congress – May 7, 2014
USA Today Politics and Congress Editor Paul Singer joins Central Time for his weekly update on happenings in Congress.
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One Year After The Kewaunee Power Plant Shutdown
A year ago Wednesday the Kewaunee nuclear power plant stopped making electricity. Even though the plant’s been closed for a year, it still employs 41 percent of its workforce. A business reporter explains how the plant is decommissioning, what the impact on the Kewaunee community has been so far, and what Kewaunee is doing to prepare for the plant’s inevitable shutdown.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Marika Suval Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Chuck Quirmbach Guest
- Paul Singer Guest
- Richard Ryman Guest
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