The latest Wisconsin Poverty Report shows that poverty numbers have declined in recent years. One of the report’s authors is with us to talk about what’s behind the trend and the work that still needs to be done. We also look back at a busy week in Washington D.C., including proposed changes to the criminal justice system and a White House staffing shake-up.
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Week In Washington – May 31, 2017
We recap the biggest headlines in national politics, from the resignation of White House communications director Mike Dubke to congressional Republicans’ proposed changes to the criminal justice system.
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Latest Wisconsin Poverty Report Shows Reduction In Poverty
The latest Wisconsin Poverty Report shows a modest reduction in poverty in our state. We talk to one of the report’s authors about poverty in Wisconsin over the last few years.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Scott Wong Guest
- Timothy Smeeding Guest
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