A journalist shares his research tracking regional differences in gun violence across the United States. Then, Republican state senator Joan Ballweg joins us to discuss state budget negotiations and fiscal policy issues.
Featured in this Show
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The geography of American gun violence
The United States has high levels of firearms homicide and suicide, compared with other industrialized countries. But the national numbers don’t tell the whole story. A historian breaks down the regional differences within the United States–and makes the case that different histories and cultures lead some areas to have much bigger problems.
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A Republican's perspective from the state's Joint Finance Committee
State Senator Joan Ballweg explains what’s happening inside the Joint Finance Committee, how the state budget is being rebuilt, and what the ramifications are for Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Producer
- Colin Woodard Guest
- Sen. Joan Ballweg Guest
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