Myths About Inequality, New Elections Bill In Wisconsin, This Week In Congress

Air Date:
Heard On Central Time

Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk to a poverty expert about what he says we’re getting wrong about inequality in the U.S. Then they discuss a new bill in Wisconsin that would make giving false information about elections illegal and check in on what’s going on in Congress this week.

Featured in this Show

  • Inequality: What We're Getting Wrong

    There’s a lot of talk about inequality lately, including a prominent mention in the State of the Union address. A poverty expert says there’s a lot we’re getting wrong about income inequality–and it could lead us to some major policy mistakes.

  • Honest Elections Bill In Wisconsin

    A Democratic state representative from Milwaukee is proposing a change to election laws that would make it illegal to distribute false information about elections in Wisconsin. He explains why this bill is necessary.

  • This Week In Congress – Feb. 5, 2014

    USA Today Politics and Congress Editor Paul Singer joins Central Time for his weekly update on happenings in Congress.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Ron Haskins Guest
  • Mandela Barnes Guest
  • Paul Singer Guest
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer