Lame-Duck Session Underway, Paul Ryan Leaves Capitol Hill After 20 Years

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House Speaker Paul Ryan. Photo: Gage Skidmore (CC-BY-SA)

For the first time in eight years, Wisconsin Republicans are meeting in a lame-duck session, covering proposals on everything from transportation funding to early voting limits. We talk about what’s happened so far. We also take a look at Paul Ryan’s time on Capitol Hill before he steps down as speaker of the House.

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Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Paul Kane Guest