Even though the United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, millions of Americans live in poverty. Veronica Rueckert and Gene Purcell talk to a sociologist who investigated why so many Americans struggle financially. They discuss legislation up in the State Assembly and the Senate with a state government reporter, and a widow of the Iraq War shares her story.
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Social Democratic America
America is one of the world’s wealthiest nations. So why do millions of Americans struggle financially? A sociologist looks to social democratic models for answers.
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Bills Up Before The State Legislature Today
It’s a busy day in the Wisconsin State Capitol building today. The Assembly is considering Governor Scott Walker’s tax cuts and a few constitutional amendments, and the Senate is voting on bills that would reduce the power of circuit court judges and a few other bills. A state government reporter gives the background to these bills and discusses how they’re received in the legislature today.
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A Widow Of The Iraq War Shares Her Story
A widow of the Iraq War tells her story of loss and recovery.
Episode Credits
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Marika Suval Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Lane Kenworthy Guest
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Artis Henderson Guest
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