Wisconsin’s laws and regulations surrounding the selling and producing of alcohol are nuanced and complicated which lead to the formation of a legislative committee earlier this year. We find out why some in the craft brewing industry are worried the outcome could be bad news for them. We also discuss the values of John McCain and take a look at a bill that’s being pushed forward that would target the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
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Does McCain's Legacy Resonate In A Country That No Longer Holds His Values?
Longtime senator John McCain died over the weekend. Our guest says McCain helped build a country that no longer stands for the issues he fought for.
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Checking In On The SOFA Act
Attorneys general from around the U.S. recently shared a letter urging swift passage of a bill that aims to help crack down on fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. We talk with one of the authors of the bill, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, about the need for this bill and what steps are ahead.
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Some Small Brewers Say Reworking Alcohol Laws Will Harm Craft Industry
Wisconsin’s laws regulating the production and sale of alcohol are incredibly complicated. Earlier this year, a legislative committee formed to clarify the laws. But some in the craft alcohol industry say the deck is stacked against them.
Episode Credits
- Carrie Kaufman Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Elizabeth Sherman Guest
- Ron Johnson Guest
- Katelyn Ferral Guest
- Michael Dieringer Technical Director
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