New WPR Podcast, Dropping School Enrollment, Top National News Stories Of The Week

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A new WPR podcast about the history and future of high-speed rail in Wisconsin launches today. We get a preview. We learn about the consequences of dropping enrollment in some Wisconsin school districts. And we find out who is and isn’t set to testify in the ongoing impeachment inquiry.

Featured in this Show

  • Preview Of WPR's New Podcast About High-Speed Rail In Wisconsin

    We get a preview of a new WPR podcast that examines the decades-long debate over high-speed rail in Wisconsin, and why it is still such an emotionally charged issue for so many state residents.

  • Slump In Wisconsin School Enrollment Continues

    A years-long slump in Wisconsin school enrollment is continuing. We talk to a researcher from UW’s Applied Population Laboratory about why.

  • This Week In Washington – October 9, 2019

    We discuss some of the top news coming out of Washington this week with a congressional reporter, including the State Department blocking a top diplomat from testifying as part of the ongoing impeachment inquiry.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Bridgit Bowden Guest
  • Sarah Kemp Guest
  • Jennifer Haberkorn Guest

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