State News Roundup, Winter Travel, Grammy Nominations

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Lil Nas X arrives at the 53rd annual CMA Awards
Lil Nas X arrives at the 53rd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Our look at state news includes the story of several suspended UW-Eau Claire football players. Then we talk about some ideas for international travel this winter, as well as some darker destinations. And we discuss the latest nominations for Grammy awards, including artist Lil Nas X.

Featured in this Show

  • State News Roundup – November 22, 2019

    Five members of UW-Eau Claire’s football team have been suspended in connection with a racist social media post. We find out more about the incident. We also hear about a proposal to offer child care during public meetings in Sun Prairie.

  • International Travel Ideas For The Coming Winter Months

    Florida or Hawaii may seem like perfect getaways during Wisconsin winters, but our guest says it’s also a great time for international destinations. We also look into the appeal of “dark tourism” and why we may want to consider a trip to Chernobyl, Auschwitz or other grisly sites.

  • A Look At The 2020 Grammy Nominees

    The 2020 Grammy nominees are out, and there’s some new talent being celebrated. We talk about who got the nod, and other trends noted with this year’s Grammys.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Rob Mentzer Guest
  • Elizabeth Dohms-Harter Guest
  • Peter Greenberg Guest
  • Alexander Shashko Guest

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