The 45th annual Badger State Invitational wrestling tournament held in December featured a girls division for the first time in an effort to increase interest. We talk with one high school female wrestler about her experience with the sport. We also check up how the heads of Wisconsin’s Ethics and Elections Commissions are fighting for their jobs and why they’re under fire from Republicans. Plus, we discuss what’s next for the Iran nuclear deal.
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Heads Of Wisconsin's Ethics And Elections Commissions Could Lose Their Jobs
On January 23rd, the state senate plans to reject the confirmation of Michael Haas, head of Wisconsin’s Elections Commission, and Brian Bell, head of the state’s Ethics Commission. A reporter tells us why the two have been under scrutiny since the John Doe investigation.
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Girls Wrestling Division In Wisconsin Looking More Likely
The number of high school girls taking part in wrestling is on the rise. A separate girls wrestling division may soon become a reality, with more coaches and administrators pushing for the idea. We’re joined by a high school senior to talk about what drew her to the sport and competing with the boys. We also talk with an athletic director about what it will take to create a new division for girls.
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What's Next For The Iran Nuclear Deal?
President Trump ha called the Iran nuclear deal “the worst deal ever” but kept it alive on Friday when he waived key sanctions on Iran. Trump said it was the last time he would sign off on the agreement though, and promise to pull out of it if a better version wasn’t negotiated in the coming months. We talk to a U.S.-Iran relations expert about what the future of the deal might be.
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- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Patrick Marley Guest
- Alexa Flores Guest
- Mel Dow Guest
- Trita Parsi Guest
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