State News Roundup, Public Art And Appleton’s ‘Big Head,’ Impeachment Trial Update

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., steps out of the chamber during the start of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., steps out of the chamber during the start of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

We talk to regional reporters about local stories they’re covering, including reports of two sexual assault investigations at UW-La Crosse. Then we discuss public art’s purpose and look at a controversial sculpture in Appleton. And we catch up on Senate impeachment trial developments.

Featured in this Show

  • State News Roundup – January 24, 2020

    UW-Lacrosse released reports from two sexual harassment investigations into one of its former professors this week. We learn what they found. We also get an update on the layoff of 140 employees at a Merrill company. Plus, details on damage to Port Washington’s iconic breakwater in a recent storm.

  • When the 'Ugly' Public Art is in Your Neighborhood

    A sculpture in downtown Appleton has caused controversy among residents with some calling it “ugly, creepy, terrifying.” We talk with the artist behind the sculpture about the work and the reaction. We also talk with an art professor about the purpose of public art.

  • Senate Impeachment Trial Daily Recap: Friday January 24

    U.S. House Democrats are set to wrap up their opening arguments Friday in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. We break down what happened, and preview where the trial goes next week.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Hope Kirwan Guest
  • Megan Stringer Guest
  • Kristyn Halbig-Ziehm Guest
  • Elizabeth Carlson Guest
  • Paul Bobrowitz Guest
  • David Canon Guest

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