Walker’s Push To Pass Kimberly-Clark Bill, Why Congress May Vote To Spend More Money On Infrastructure Overseas, What’s The Best Live Version Of An Album?

Air Date:
Heard On Central Time
Elvis in Tupelo, Mississippi, September 26, 1956.  The live version of the song “Trouble,” from 1968’s Elvis made the AV Club’s list of 20 “live versions that slay their studio counterparts”.
By Uncredited [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Gov. Scott Walker says he wants Wisconsin senators to pass a bill by the end of September that would save one of two Kimberly-Clark plants in the Fox Valley from closing. We look at Walker’s recent letter to state senators and the reaction to the Foxconn-style proposal. We also learn why the U.S. might be investing more money in infrastructure overseas.Then, a lot of time and money goes into crafting the perfect studio album, but sometimes the live version just hits the listener in a different way and stands out. We talk to a music writer about his take, and we hear from you.

Featured in this Show

  • Reactions To Gov. Walker's Call To Pass Kimberly-Clark Incentive Bill

    Gov. Scott Walker is urging Wisconsin senators to pass a tax incentive bill to keep one of two Kimberly-Clark plants open in the Fox Valley. We take a look at the letter Walker sent to lawmakers on Friday and the resistance by some to another Foxconn-type of deal.

  • Countering China, Congress Could Double Foreign Investment Cap

    A bill awaiting a vote by the Senate would more than double the amount that the United States could spend on infrastructure projects in foreign countries. A reporter explains what these investments are meant for and why China’s actions are leading to bipartisan support for increasing them.

  • What's The Best Live Version Of A Song Or Album?

    Music artists and producers spend lots of time, money and effort to make albums sound just right. But sometimes, live performances sound much more enjoyable. We discuss why that is and welcome your nominations for the the best live versions of songs of all time.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Patrick Marley Guest
  • Josh Zumbrun Guest
  • Stephen Thompson Guest