U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin discusses America’s military operation in Venezuela. Then, two former Veterans Administration staffers say moves to eliminate vacant positions will exacerbate worker shortages. And, a UW-Milwaukee film professor talks about her debut horror novel.
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US Sen. Ron Johnson comments on military operation in Venezuela
Since the United States military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last weekend, the Trump administration has been claiming that the U.S. will “run” the South American country. U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson reacts to the evolving situation.
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VA set to eliminate more than 25,000 open positions
The Department of Veterans Affairs is set to close tens of thousands of unfilled positions for doctors, nurses and other clinical staff, arguing they’re unnecessary. Two former VA staffers explain why they believe chronic understaffing is stressing clinicians and impacting care.
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Wisconsin film professor writes a horror novel chock-full of movie references
A woman finds herself in an apocalyptic wasteland, taking care of ghostly children. That is the premise of “Poltergeist,” the debut novel from a UW-Milwaukee film professor. We talk to her about the world of “weird horror” and how she brought her deep knowledge of horror films to the page.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Ron Johnson Guest
- Michele Malone Guest
- Dr. Michael Siebers Guest
- Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece Guest
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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