A new amendment regarding student transfers in Wisconsin high school sports was rejected — we discuss why the concept might not be going away. We also learn more about Prohibition with a professor and beer historian. And we look at some of the top stories this week in Washington, D.C.
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'Super Teams' Proposal Rejected – For Now, At Least
A proposal designed to make high school sports in Wisconsin more competitive was recently voted down. We discuss how the “super teams” rule would have worked, and why our guest says we may not have heard the last of that idea.
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The History Of Prohibition In Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a long history of brewing beer and consuming alcohol. But in 1919, the 18th Amendment upended this part of Wisconsin’s culture and impacted the state’s economy. We talk to an expert about the history of prohibition in the state and how residents got around the federal law in the 1920s.
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This Week In Washington – May 22, 2019
In our weekly roundup of of national political news, we hear about former White House counsel Don McGahn’s decision to not testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee. We also discuss the latest calls for the impeachment of the president, including one from a Republican lawmaker.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Mark Stewart Guest
- Karl Brown Guest
- Reid Wilson Guest
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