Time Magazine has released their annual list of the 100 most influential people this year, including Rami Malek, Nancy Pelosi and Robert Mueller. We take a closer look at the list and talk about who made the cut. We also discuss what Governor Evers’ proposed budget calls for in the way of criminal justice reform and we learn about a newly proposed bill that could tighten asylum standards on The Week in Washington.
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Taking A Look At Time's 100 Most Influential People
Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2019 is filled with politicians, entertainers, business icons, athletes and more. We discuss who made the list and examine how they’ve shaped American and global culture. We also look at the notable people who were left off the list.
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DOC Secretary-Designee Discusses What Governor Evers' Budget Does For Criminal Justice Reform
Some advocates are criticizing Governor Evers’ budget for not doing enough on criminal justice reform. We’ll talk to Wisconsin Department of Corrections Secretary-Designee Kevin Carr about what he thinks the budget does by way of criminal justice reform, and his response to criticism its gotten.
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This Week In Washington – April 24, 2019
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is introducing a bill that would make it more difficult for immigrants to qualify for asylum in the U.S. We find out what it would do and how support is shaping up. We also find out why Herman Cain is dropping out of consideration for a job with the Federal Reserve, and other top political news.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Mike Wagner Guest
- Kevin Carr Guest
- Daniel Newhauser Guest
- Seung Min Kim Guest
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