When Congressman Paul Ryan released his budget in 2012, a group of Roman Catholic nuns set out on a campaign in opposition to the proposed cuts to social programs. Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett speak with the sister who launched that campaign. Then they round up the week in state news.
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During the summer of 2012 a group of Roman Catholic nuns toured the country in opposition to Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget. The campaign was led by Sister Simone Campbell and became known as “Nuns on the Bus.” In a new memoir, Sister Simone shares her experience.
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State News Round-Up for May 2nd, 2014
WPR’s assistant news director joins us for a look at what’s making headlines in Wisconsin this week.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Sister Simone Campbell Guest
- Noah Ovshinsky Guest
- Rob Ferrett Interviewer
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