President Trump’s national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned this week amid reports that he misled the administration about the nature of his phone calls with the Russia ambassador. A national political reporter talks about the national security concerns that have emerged since Flynn stepped down. A group of state lawmakers from rural parts of Wisconsin have joined together to form the Rural Wisconsin Initiative, an effort to advance policies addressing the unique needs of their districts. Members of the Initiative join us to share what issues are most important for them. We also recap a week of political news from Washington, including the resignation of the National Security Advisor. This weekend is the 20th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. We find out how you can participate, and how the information gathered helps bird conservation efforts.
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Trump Adviser Michael Flynn's Resignation Leads To National Security Questions
After less than a month on the job, President Trump’s national security adviser suddenly resigned from his position. Michael Flynn stepped down amid claims that he had misled top Trump administration officials about the nature of his calls with the Russian ambassador. We talk to a national political reporter about the national security concerns that have risen since Flynn’s departure.
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This Week In Washington – February 15, 2017
Craig Gilbert, Washington Bureau Chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, joins Central Time for our weekly look at some of the most interesting issues in national politics.
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Rural Wisconsin Initiative's Plans For Broadband
Members of Rural Wisconsin Initiative join us to discuss their efforts to bring equal access to technology, education, healthcare and job creation to Wisconsinites living in rural areas of the state.
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The Great Backyard Bird Count
Each February, birders of all ages and skill levels tally bird species that they see and submit the information to national birding organizations. We’ll find out how to participate.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Haleema Shah Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Jenna Johnson Guest
- Craig Gilbert Guest
- State Senator Patrick Testin Guest
- Representative Romaine Quinn Guest
- Ryan Brady Guest
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