Iranian Revenge Plot, Wisconsin Cold Cases, State News Roundup

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Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk about a reported retaliation plot by Iran against the United State if military action is taken against Syria, then we’ll talk with an investigative reporter about cold cases in Wisconsin. We’ll also get a roundup of news from around the state.

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  • Iran Plots Revenge Strike

    The Wall Street Journal reported today that United States Officials intercepted an order from Iran to militants in Iraq to attack the U.S. Embassy and other American interests in Baghdad in the event of a strike on Syria. We discuss this breaking news today with Aaron David Miller, Vice President for New Initiatives and Distinguished Scholar Middle East Program at The Wilson Center.

  • Cold Case Series: Wrap Up

    This summer, Post-Crescent Media published a series on Wisconsin’s cold cases, exploring angles like the effect of cold cases on families and how data relating to cold cases is organized. This weekend they’re publishing their wrap-up article. An investigative journalist discusses the costs of cracking cold cases and what local departments can do to overcome barriers.

  • State News Round-Up

    WPR’s assistant news director, Noah Ovshinsky, rounds up the top news stories in Wisconsin this week.

Episode Credits

  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Aaron David Miller Guest
  • Nick Penzenstadler Guest
  • Noah Ovshinsky Guest
  • KP Whaley Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Veronica Rueckert Producer

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