Landline phones are becoming less common. We talk about what we’re losing as they disappear. We also start our series of interviews with candidates in the race for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. Plus, we look at President Trump’s dismissal of two witnesses in his impeachment proceedings.
Featured in this Show
-
What Do We Lose When The Family Landline Is Gone?
Household landlines are falling by the wayside, but what do we lose when we let them go? We ask the author of a recent piece for The Atlantic titled “How the Loss of the Landline Is Changing Family Life.”
-
7th Congressional District Candidate Interviews: Lawrence Dale
Voters in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District get their first chance to pick a new representative in Congress in the February 18 special primary election. Central Time is talking to the candidates this week, starting with Democrat Lawrence Dale.
-
The Latest Fallout Over Trump's Decision to Remove Key Impeachment Witnesses
After President Donald Trump ousted two witnesses from his impeachment proceedings in the House, the Senate’s top Democrat is calling for an investigation into witness retaliation. We look at the dismissals of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and U.S. ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Julia Cho Guest
- Lawrence Dale Guest
- Daniel Lippman Guest
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2024, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
