It’s popular to compare Wisconsin with Minnesota, but our guest says the Twin Cities are an important and often overlooked part of the discussion. An economist explains how Minneapolis and St. Paul impact the debate. We also recap the State of the Union address and discuss other news from the world of national politics.
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This Week In Washington – January 13, 2016
USA Today Washington Correspondent Paul Singer, breaks down President Obama’s final State of the Union address.
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Taxpayers Alliance Points To Twin Cities As Reason For Minnesota's Economic Success
When we talk about Wisconsin’s economy, we often compare it to Minnesota’s. They are neighboring states, with similar population sizes and a number of overlapping industries. When we do that, Wisconsin usually comes up short. A new Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance report says that comparison is unfair.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Paul Singer Guest
- Dale Knapp Guest
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