Think ping-pong is just a game? Well, not so fast. We talk with a guest who explores ping-pong as diplomacy, and how the game brought two countries together. We also check in on how Wisconsin’s voter ID law is doing in the courts, and we find out what issues are in front of Congress this week.
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How Wisconsin's Voter ID Law Is Making Its Way Through The Courts
The American Civil Liberties Union just filed an emergency appeal in Wisconsin’s voter ID case. An expert on the courts discusses how this appeal might play out and what’s next for the controversial voter ID law.
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The Political History of Ping Pong
For the Chinese, Ping Pong has always been political. So says our guest this hour who traces the impact of ping pong and the role it played on the geo-political stage.
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This Week In Congress – September 17, 2014
USA Today Politics and Congress Editor Paul Singer joins Central Time for his weekly update on happenings in Congress.
Episode Credits
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Kimi King Guest
- Nicholas Griffin Guest
- Paul Singer Guest
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