Grading Wisconsin From Tobacco Report, Telling The Stories Of Somali Immigrants In Barron County, Senate Impeachment Trial Recap

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This artist sketch depicts the Republican side of the Senate during defense arguments
This artist sketch depicts the Republican side of the Senate during defense arguments in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. Dana Verkouteren via AP

We learn why Wisconsin scored poorly in a new American Lung Association report. We also talk to a student-cinematographer and director for a new documentary focused on Somali immigrants in Barron County who’ve been dealing with family separation. And we recap today’s Senate impeachment trial.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin Gets Mostly D's, F's On Tobacco Policy Report Card

    The American Lung Association is out with its annual report looking at state and federal efforts to reduce smoking. We talk to a Wisconsin representative of the group about why the state got mostly low marks this time around.

  • UW-Eau Claire Professor, Student Make Documentary About Local Somali Immigrants And Family Separation

    A recent documentary from staff and students at UW-Eau Claire looks at the experience of Somali immigrants in Barron County, and how federal immigration policies have affected them. We’ll talk to the professor who co-directed the film, and a student who served as the project’s cinematographer.

  • Senate Impeachment Trial Daily Recap – Wednesday, January 29

    As the impeachment trial of President Trump moves toward a new phase, we talk with a political scientist about where the process stands and which key Senators are in the spotlight.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Dona Wininsky Guest
  • Joel Friederich Guest
  • Gary Garvin Guest
  • David Schultz Guest

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