Washington News, Food Bank Update

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Judge Amy Coney Barrett speaks after President Donald Trump announced her as his nominee to the Supreme Court, at the White House, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP Photo

Our Week In Washington includes a look at the nomination hearings for Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump’s pick to fill the Supreme Court seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. And we talk about how many more people in Wisconsin are food insecure, due to problems stemming from the coronavirus pandemic — and what food banks are doing to help.

Featured in this Show

  • This Week In Washington: October 14, 2020

    We review top stories in national politics, including the latest on negotiations for additional economic stimulus legislation.

  • How Wisconsin Food Banks Are Faring, Months Into The Coronavirus Pandemic

    We check in with a pair of food bank organization leaders about the need they’re seeing, and how they’re planning to get through the holiday season.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Adam Wollner Guest
  • Patti Habeck Guest
  • Michelle Orge Guest

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