Now that House impeachment managers have rested their case against former President Donald Trump, we talk with a political scientist about what Trump’s lawyers are saying in his defense at the trial in the U.S. Senate. Then two historians tell us about the role of “lightships” in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes’ history. And we talk with a tech reporter about elderly people trying to sign up for coronavirus vaccine having difficulty due to online registration systems.
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Impeachment Trial Update – Friday February 12, 2021
As the U.S. Senate trial of former President Donald Trump continues in its fourth day, we analyze the proceedings thus far with a Wisconsin political scientist.
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The History Of Great Lakes Lightships
Lighthouses weren’t the only thing that guided sailors around the Great Lakes in the past. Lightships also helped point the way along the Wisconsin coast. Two historians join us to talk about what the ships were like and where they were stationed.
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Online Vaccine Appointment System A Big Problem For The Less Internet Familiar
Many states and localities have offered websites and apps as the primary means to register for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. We talk with a reporter about how this has proven a challenge for those without internet access or those less computer skills.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Susan Johnson Guest
- Ken Wardius Guest
- Barb Wardius Guest
- Rebecca Heilweil Guest
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