What’s In Wisconsin GOP-Backed Coronavirus Relief Legislation, 2021 In Space, Wisconsin Rep On Improving State’s Elections

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A state capitol reporter joins us to discuss the latest on GOP-backed legislation to help manage the coronavirus pandemic in Wisconsin. Then we talk to a space journalist about several exciting events we should be seeing off-planet in the New Year. And a Wisconsin congressman offers ideas for making elections in the state better.

Featured in this Show

  • A Look At The GOP-Backed COVID Proposal And New Legislative Session

    A reporter joins the program to discuss Republican lawmakers’ new bill addressing COVID-19 in Wisconsin. We also discuss what’s ahead for state politics as the new legislative session kicks off.

  • 2021 Could Be A Great Year… In Space

    A lot of exciting stuff is slated to happen in space this year: several Mars missions’ arrivals on the surface of the red planet, rocket launches, the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, and more. A science reporter joins to share the potential highlights of the coming year in space.

  • Congressman Grothman On Capitol Mob And Wisconsin Election Reforms

    Republican U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman weighs in on the violence at the U.S. capitol this week and the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. We also discuss the six-step plan by Wisconsin’s GOP congressional delegation to reform Wisconsin’s election system.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Molly Beck Guest
  • Eric Berger Guest
  • Glenn Grothman Guest