Wisconsin News Roundup, Madison To La Crosse Power Line, How 1995 Shaped The Future

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How did the launch of Netscape’s web browser, the O.J. Simpson Trial and the Oklahoma City Bombing influence our world today? Our guest argues that these, and a number of other events, helped make 1995 “the year the future began.” We also review major news stories from around the state this week, and explore a top headline.

Featured in this Show

  • State News Roundup For Friday, March 27, 2015

    WPR’s assistant news director joins us to talk about UW system president Ray Cross threatening to quit over budget cuts, and other major headlines from around the state.

  • Regulators Approve New Power Line From La Crosse to Madison

    The Wisconsin Public Service Commission decided Thursday to allow the construction of a new power line from La Crosse to Madison in a preliminary vote. Discussions and debate over the power line have last years, with some opposed citing environmental and aesthetic grievances. Those who support it favor it for projected economic benefits.

  • 1995: The Year That Continues To Shape The Present

    Where were you in 1995? Did you know back then just how influential that year would be? From the Oklahoma City Bombing to the OJ Simpson Trial and the Web going mainstream, our guest says 1995 shaped our world in ways still palpable today.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Matt Oleson Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Noah Ovshinsky Guest
  • Maureen McCollum Guest
  • W. Joseph Campbell Guest

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