Millions Of Ameircans Behind On Auto Payments, ‘Zombie’ Deer And CWD, Evers Vetoes COP Tax Cut Bill

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hunters prepare a young buck to be tested for CWD
Kristin Braziunas fills out paperwork while Paul Boehnlein prepares the young buck and doe shot by Braziunas for testing for chronic wasting disease at the sampling site behind the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources office in Fitchburg, Wis., on Nov. 17, 2018. Dee J. Hall/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

Hunters and wildlife experts are trying to set the story straight as CWD continues to be deemed the “zombie” deer disease. We talk with an expert about why that description evokes unnecessary fear. We also discuss findings from a new report that says more than seven million Americans are behind on car loan payments by more than 90 days.

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  • Gov. Evers Issues First Veto On Republican-Backed Tax Cut Bill

    Governor Tony Evers vetoed a Republican tax cut bill Wednesday citing a lack of bipartisan support and the upcoming budget process. We learn more about the move and politics at the state Capitol.

  • Millions Of Americans Are Behind On Car Payments

    According to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 7 million Americans are behind on their car loan payments by more than 90 days. We learn what this could mean for the country’s economic health.

  • What Risks Does Chronic Wasting Disease Pose To People?

    An infectious disease expert recently told Minnesota lawmakers that chronic wasting disease could eventually affect people. We discuss the state of CWD in Wisconsin and how concerned people should be about it.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Thomas Kemp Guest

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