We preview the FIFA Women’s World Cup, featuring a heavy favorite American squad, with a pair of Telemundo Wisconsin sports anchors. Then we check on the progress of the National Defense Authorization Act.
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Women's World Cup kicks off this week
The Women’s World Cup has seen a huge growth in popularity. This year’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand is on track to be the biggest and most attended women’s sporting event in history. Two sportscasters from Telemundo Wisconsin share what they are looking forward to as the month-long tournament kicks off on July 20, and a local Madison bar owner talks about building community around soccer.
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House-passed military budget would ban reimbursements for abortion services
Last week, the U.S. House passed its national defense bill with a number of political amendments, including bans on reimbursements for abortion services and transgender hormone treatments. Watchers say the traditionally bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act is gearing up to become the next partisan battleground. A congressional defense reporter discusses the latest.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Alejandra Palacios Guest
- Montse Ricossa Guest
- Brett Best Guest
- Caroline Coudriet Guest
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