We talk with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about last week’s special session on gun violence in the state Legislature. Then, we look at what’s behind the early start to winter in Wisconsin. We also learn about the influence of the tax industry on the federal rules regarding free tax filing.
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AG Kaul On Special Session On Gun Laws And 'Conscience Rule' Decision
Attorney General Josh Kaul joins us to talk about last week’s special session on gun laws that was bypassed by state Republicans. We also talk about a recent judge’s ruling on a Trump Administration decision that would allow health care professionals to opt out of certain medical care based on religious or moral grounds.
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What's Up With The Wintry Weather Lately?
Nearly 150 daily record low temperatures could be broken across the country, including Wisconsin, over the next couple of days. We look at what’s causing the frigid conditions and the record amount of snow in parts of the state. We also examine what they may suggest for the upcoming winter.
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IRS Allowed Tax Prep Industry To Write Rules On Free Filing
New investigative reporting shows that the Internal Revenue Service allowed the tax preparation industry to have major influence over the rules for free tax filing. We learn about the industry’s influence, and attempts from the IRS to keep relevant documents from the public.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Josh Kaul Guest
- Jonathan Erdman Guest
- Justin Elliott Guest
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