You may have found your first tick of the season early this year. We learn more about what to know about ticks and Lyme disease as we head into high season for outdoor activity and tick removal. We also hear about an Appleton organization that is giving a voice to residents in the area through live storytelling and we take a look at this week’s most pressing news out of Washington.
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This Week In Washington – May 30, 2018
Ahead of the midterm elections, President Trump hit the campaign trail to support fellow GOP lawmakers. On a stop in Tennessee to stump for Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn, the President slammed Democrats on the Hill and doubled down on his claim that Mexico would pay for the U.S. border wall. We get an update on the midterms, negotiations with North Korea, the Russia investigation, and more with Callum Borchers of The Washington Post.
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Storycatchers Program Captures The Stories Of Appleton-Area Residents
If you’ve heard of The Moth or Ex Fabula series, you’ll understand the power storytelling can have on a community and a listener. Storycatchers is an organization based in Appleton that provides workshops, education and live storytelling event to the area community. We talk to the founder of the organization to learn more and hear about upcoming events.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Callum Borchers Guest
- Tara Pohlkotte Guest
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