Despite all the seriousness, American history has an undercurrent of fun and cutting loose. That’s according to Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert’s guest historian, who says it lead to the development of a culture all our own. They’ll also find out what Congress is up to this week, and they’ll talk about the Milwaukee Archdiocese’s plan to compensate victims of sexual abuse.
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Author Says American History Is Actually Deeply Rooted In Fun And Humor
It’s not all serious. An author makes the case that the history of America is actually deeply rooted in pranks, humor, fun, and generally cutting loose.
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$4 Million To Victims Under Milwaukee Archdiocese Plan
Under a plan annouced today, the Milwaukee Archdiocese would offer up to $4 million for abuse victims. WPR’s reporter in Milwaukee has the latest on the story.
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This Week In Congress – Feb. 12, 2014
USA Today Politics and Congress Editor Paul Singer joins Central Time for his weekly update on happenings in Congress.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- John Beckman Guest
- Chuck Quirmbach Guest
- Paul Singer Guest
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