We discuss impeachment, among other topics, with Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan. Then for a few moments of levity we talk with an author about how fatherhood inspired his poetry. And a political scientist reminds us what to watch for — and not miss — as the impeachment inquiry proceeds.
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Rep. Pocan Discusses US Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord, LEARNS Act
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-2) joins us to talk about the United States move to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord. And, he discusses a new bill he’s introducing that aims to grow apprenticeship opportunities across the country.
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Childish Poetry For Parents
An author confronts the messiness, awkwardness, exhaustion and wonder of being a parent in a new book of short poems. We talk about his motivation for writing them.
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What We Might Miss When Talking About Impeachment
The House of Representatives voted 232-196 last week to open an inquiry into President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine. With an impeachment potentially in the works, we talk to a political scientist about the inquiry and what we should be paying attention to as the proceedings get underway.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Mark Pocan Guest
- John Kenney Guest
- Julia Azari Guest
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