The Humanity Of Online Dating, Refugee Resettlement In Wisconsin, Washington News

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Coffins of Gen. Qassem Soleimani and others who were killed in Iraq by a U.S. drone strike, are carried on a truck surrounded by mourners during a funeral procession in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Photo

We talk with an author about dating online and what the repetitive process of getting to know someone over the internet taught her about humanity. Then we look at the impact of immigration legislation in 2019 on refugee resettlement in Wisconsin. And we discuss several top Washington news stories.

Featured in this Show

  • How to Find the Humanity in Online Dating

    A writer shares her experience in online dating and what the repetitive process of getting to know someone over the internet taught her about humanity.
  • Refugee Resettlement Trends In Wisconsin In 2019

    There were big changes in federal immigration policy in 2019, including the number of refugees allowed to resettle in the U.S. We talk about a new report from WisContext that looks at how those changes affected refugees in Wisconsin.

  • This Week In Washington – January 8, 2020

    Some members of Congress are introducing measures to prevent President Trump from furthering a military conflict with Iran. We talk about those and look at how the upcoming Senate impeachment trial is shaping up. Plus, a preview of 2020 presidential campaigning in Wisconsin.

Episode Credits

  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • CJ Hauser Guest
  • Will Cushman Guest
  • Daniel Newhauser Guest
  • Craig Gilbert Guest
  • Kealey Bultena Interviewer

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