U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore weighs in on the consequences of the federal government shutdown. Then, a formerly incarcerated author talks about his memoir on how he turned his life around. Plus, an Appleton musician is out with a folk album dedicated to motherhood and quiet mornings.
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Consequences of the shutdown
On Wednesday, The U.S. House of Representatives approved a spending package to end the longest federal government shutdown in American history. We hear from U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) about the effects and consequences of the shutdown.
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Racine native Sharmain Harris wrote his own narrative
Sharmain Harris grew up in a troubled neighborhood in Racine and was incarcerated for three years. Now a national speaker and trainer on father engagement and prison reentry, he is out with a book, “Rising Above The Odds: My Journey From Pain and Prison to Power and Purpose.”
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Appleton songwriter releases folk album for quiet mornings
Hillary Reynolds is a Grammy-nominated songwriter from Appleton. Now, she’s out with her debut solo album of folk Americana songs called “Changing Seasons.” We talk to Reynolds about the album and how motherhood has influenced her music.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore Guest
- Sharmain Harris Guest
- Hillary Reynolds Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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