Gannett, a company that publishes several online and print newspapers in the state, has received a $1.36 billion buyout bid from a hedge-fund backed media group. We talk about the likelihood of Gannett accepting the offer, and how that could change the state’s media landscape. We also learn about farming hemp in Wisconsin and take a look at the top state news stories.
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State News Roundup – January 18, 2019
Two major legal cases pitting the dairy industry against environmentalists are making their way through the courts. We get the details, and we find out what Shopko’s bankruptcy means for the company. Plus, we talk about the Green Bay Catholic diocese releasing the names of 47 priests accused of sexual assault.
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What Farmers Need To Know About Legalized Hemp
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp across the U.S., so what does that mean for farmers? We talk to a representative from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation for more details.
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'Destroyer of Newspapers' And Potential Bid For Gannett
News came Monday that Digital First Media, also known as the “Destroyer of Newspapers,” is considering a bid for Gannett, a publishing giant that owns USA TODAY Network. We talk to an expert on journalism and corporate media ownership about the implications of the potential deal.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Derrell Connor Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Rob Richard Guest
- Margot Susca Guest
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