As the armed forces open up combat positions to women, some leaders are suggesting women should register for the selective service. A national security reporter discusses women in combat roles and whether the selective service is still necessary. We also get some tips on getting into cross country skiing, and we talk to a state capitol reporter about the ways Governor Scott Walker is trying to rekindle his relationship with Wisconsin after a rocky year.
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Governor Scott Walker Tries To Rekindle His Relationship With Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker spent most of 2015 running for president, but he dropped out in late September–after racking up more than one million dollars in debt. He also saw his approval rating drop to an all-time low of 37 percent. Since he dropped out of the presidential race, Walker has redirected his attention towards Wisconsin. We talk to a state capitol reporter about some of the governor’s efforts to rekindle his relationship with Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Life: Cross-Country Skiing In Wisconsin
Cross-country skiing is a favorite winter pastime for Wisconsinites of all ages. We talk to an expert about how to get started, and where to explore the state’s abundance of well-maintained trails.
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Should Women Have To Register For Selective Service?
With restrictions being lifted on women’s eligibility for combat roles in the military, some say that young women should now have to register for selective service as well.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Matthew DeFour Guest
- Chad McGrath Guest
- Philip Ewing Guest
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