Impeachment, Toxic Chemicals, Baby Diseases

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., takes the stairs to speak to reporters about progress in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo

We dissect the latest in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Then we discuss the risks of “forever chemicals” and talk with a doctor about pediatric diseases, including one on the rise called RSV.

Featured in this Show

  • Senate Impeachment Trial: Day 2 Developments

    In day two of the Senate impeachment trial, Democrats dug further into their case for convicting and removing President Trump from office, demanding witnesses be called and documents handed over. We check in with a political professor for updates.

  • Explaining What The 'Forever Chemicals' Are

    This week, the state Assembly passed restrictions on the use of toxins dubbed “forever chemicals” since they don’t easily break down. We talk with a UW-Madison professor about the risks of these chemicals.

  • RSV Cases Rising In Wisconsin, Pediatric Health Round-up

    Wisconsin’s hospitals are seeing a rise in the number of babies with RSV this time of year. A pediatric physician details what this respiratory virus looks like and how it’s treated. Plus, we discuss other health issues affecting young patients, such as the flu and whooping cough.

Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Allan Lichtman Guest
  • Christy Remucal Guest
  • Dr. John Taylor Guest
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Interviewer

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