State Of The State Preview, Great Lakes Water Levels, What’s Up In Congress

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Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert get a preview of Governor Walker’s State of the State speech. Then, they’ll speak with a researcher who’s looking into why water levels in the Great Lakes aren’t returning to a normal level, and find out what Congress is up to this week.

Featured in this Show

  • A Preview Of Governor Walker's State Of The State

    Wednesday evening marks Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s last “State of the State” speech of his first term as governor. WPR capitol reporter Shawn Johnson weighs in on what he will likely address.

  • Researcher Says Low Great Lakes Water Levels Buck Current Trend

    According to a new report, the water levels in the Great Lakes ebb and flow in a natural 10 year cycle. But the main researcher says the current low water levels haven’t been bouncing back, and that’s a concern.

  • Weekly Congress Update – January 22

    Congress is on its mid-January break. This week we look at the special election in Florida. Many see the race between Republican David Jolly and Democrat Alex Sink as a microcosm for how congressional politics will play out in November 2014.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Carl Watras Guest
  • Paul Singer Guest