U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin discusses immigration enforcement and funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Then, a researcher explains the health risks of nicotine pouches. And, a father-son duo on Wisconsin’s snow sculpting team discuss the sport.
Featured in this Episode
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US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on Minneapolis shooting, DHS funding, possible government shutdown
President Trump and Democrats in Congress reportedly reached a deal on Thursday to continue funding the federal government. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) explains how the negotiations unfolded and concerns about funding for immigration enforcement.
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Nicotine pouches rise in popularity as smoking alternative
The Food and Drug Administration is considering whether to allow nicotine pouches to be marketed as lower-risk than traditional tobacco products. The director of the Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention explains the latest research on nicotine pouches and whether they help lower tobacco use.
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Wisconsin Life
We hear from a Cuban refugee who settled in Wisconsin decades ago.
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Sculptora Borealis defends its fifth title at Lake Geneva’s Winterfest
A decorated Wisconsin snow sculpting team, Sculptora Borealis, is defending its fifth title at Lake Geneva’s Winterfest this week. The father-and-son team explain their love of sculpting snow and ice under extreme time constraints and challenging weather conditions.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Guest
- Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria Guest
- Bob Lechtenberg Guest
- Mike Lechtenberg Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Kate Archer Kent Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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