Wauwatosa discovered that not all of its ballots had been accounted for resulting in a belated win in the Assembly race for Democrat Robyn Vining. We hear about this story and other state news on the Wisconsin news roundup. We also hear from a New York Times editor who read through more than 600 letters from men who regretted their past actions toward women. And we talk about what Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ resignation means for the Mueller investigation.
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State Republicans are considering limiting the powers of the Governor before Democrat Tony Evers takes office next year. We find out what legislators are saying. Also, a Superior shipyard has settled a case with employees exposed to high levels of lead, and deer crashes are reaching peak season around the state.
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The same week that Christine Blasey Ford went public with accusations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh, The New York Times invited their mail readers to think about if they ever behaved toward girls or women in ways they have come to regret. They received more than 750 responses in less than a week. We hear from the gender editor who read through these letters about what the men had to say and share.
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What AG Sessions' Departure Means For The Russia Probe
Attorney General Jeff Sessions submitted his letter of resignation this week at the behest of President Trump. Sessions’ departure from the role has some people wondering what could be next for the ongoing Russia probe, which Sessions recused himself from overseeing when he took the post. We speak with Lara Brown, director of the Graduate School of Political Management at the George Washington University, about the news.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer Guest
- Lara Brown Guest
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