The state Democratic party is planning an ad campaign to pressure Republicans against impeaching liberal state Supreme Court justice Janet Protasiewicz. We hear from a former member of the court about what’s at stake. We also learn more about how communities can better prepare for heavy flooding.
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How prepared is Wisconsin for more rain and flooding from climate change?
Flooding is becoming more frequent and severe in Wisconsin as climate change brings more extreme weather. A civil and environmental engineer joins us to look at how prepared the state is for flooding and what steps we can take to be more ready.
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Newly elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz faces threat of impeachment
Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature have threatened to begin impeachment proceedings against Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz if she doesn’t recuse herself from cases dealing with gerrymandering. A WPR reporter and a former state supreme court justice lay out what’s at stake.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Daniel Wright Guest
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Janine Geske Guest
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