Wisconsin Republicans have rejected a special session to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin. We talk about how the move will impact the state. Then, we talk to a fact-checker about statements President Biden has made in his first 100 days in office.
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What Rejecting Medicaid Expansion Means For Wisconsinites
Republican lawmakers ended a special session to consider Medicaid expansion less than a minute after it began this week. We find out about what’s at stake and what turning federal money down means for Wisconsinites who would be eligible for Medicaid if it were accepted.
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Fact-Checking President Biden
Glenn Kessler of The Washington Post’s Fact Checker shares the fact-checks he conducted during President Biden’s first 100 days in office. Then, we explore how fact-checking has changed since Biden has taken office, and explain the kinds of obfuscations and truth-fudging that are common in politics.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Laurel White Guest
- Donna Friedsam Guest
- Glenn Kessler Guest
- Lucas Graves Guest
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