US Rep. Mark Pocan on Venezula, New liquor license law, New cheer team in Chippewa

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan comments on the military operation in Venezuela last weekend. Then, we learn about how new liquor license laws are challenging owners of wedding barns. And, a cheer coach and captain talk about a new competitive cheer team at Chippewa Valley Technical College.

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US Rep. Mark Pocan on American interference in Venezuela

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is in American custody facing charges of drug trafficking after being abducted from his country this month. We talk with U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin for the Democratic Party reaction.
New liquor license law threatens Wisconsin wedding barns

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New Wisconsin liquor license laws went into effect Jan. 1, requiring venues to get a liquor license if they host more than six events that include alcohol. A wedding barn owner explains the challenges. Then, a lawmaker discusses efforts to roll back some of those restrictions.
Wisconsin Life: On the bus with Bill Monroe

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The Mark Hembree Band is well-known in Wisconsin’s bluegrass music scene. Its upright bass playing leader, Mark Hembree, has been playing music professionally for decades. WPR talks with the Oconomowoc musician about his time playing with Bill Monroe, who created the genre.
New cheer team in Chippewa

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Chippewa Valley Technical College doesn’t even have a traditional athletic department but for the first time the school created a competitive cheer team. We hear from the coach and a student on the newly formed team and what is special about competitive cheer.