Washington News, Wisconsin’s Vaccinator Volunteers

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Sunlight shines on the U.S. Capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington.
In this Nov. 2, 2020, file photo sunlight shines on the U.S. Capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo

A Washington reporter gives us the download on several major political threads, including whether Senate Democrats may be able to bypass the filibuster in passing major infrastructure legislation. Then we hear from several people involved in the volunteer workforce that’s been helping Wisconsin’s vaccine rollout.

Featured in this Show

  • This Week In Washington: April 7, 2021

    We discuss President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure proposal’s future in the U.S. Senate, as well as several other top stories in national politics.

  • How Volunteers Are Helping Wisconsin's Vaccination Efforts

    Two nurses who are volunteering to vaccinate people across the state share their experiences in this historic effort. Then, we learn how volunteers have contributed to the state’s pandemic response and vaccine rollout.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Francesca Chambers Guest
  • Wendy Read Guest
  • Leah Haag Guest
  • Ruhamah Bauman Guest

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