What Would More Midwest Venture Capital Look Like?, The Week In Washington

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Ziff Sistrunk of Chicago places a sign of support in front of the home of Patti Blagojevich, wife of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. President Donald Trump commuted the 14-year prison sentence of Blagojevich Tuesday, calling the sentence “ridiculous.” AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

An economics expert explains his pitch for why the Midwest and Wisconsin need to push for more venture capital. And we review top stories out of Washington, including a new round of controversial pardons by President Donald Trump.

Featured in this Show

  • The Case For Increasing Venture Capital In Wisconsin And The Midwest

    Our guest says the Midwest has fallen far behind the coasts when it comes to bringing in venture capital dollars. And he has an idea for how to turn things around.

  • This Week In Washington – February 19, 2020

    President Trump commuted the prison sentence of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and pardoned others yesterday. We get the details on his decision. We also hear where a new aid package for Puerto Rico stands and find out how Democratic lawmakers are reacting to the presidential primary race.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • John Austin Guest
  • Daniel Newhauser Guest
  • Sarah Ferris Guest

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