State Budget Reserves Swell To High Mark, Words That Lost Popularity

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A researcher discusses the growth of Wisconsin’s state budget reserves and what this pot of money could mean for lawmakers as they weigh future spending or tax cuts. Then, the author of a new book joins the program to discuss words that no longer get much use, such as mumpsimus and blatteroon.

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Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Jason Stein Guest
  • Joe Gillard Guest

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