Combining one human and one dog, Skijoring is a sport where a cross country skier attaches a dog to themselves with a belt and towline. We hear from one competitive cross country skier who finds enjoyment in skijoring. We also take a look at this year’s flu season in the state, and discuss important national stories of the week.
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This Week In Washington – February 14, 2018
The White House continues to face bipartisan criticism for its handling of Rob Porter, former staff secretary who resigned after allegations of domestic abuse became public. The controversy is making Chief of Staff John Kelly’s future look uncertain. We get the latest on that and other top stories, including a proposed reworking of the food stamp program.
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Tracking The Flu In Wisconsin
We’re in the midst of Wisconsin’s worst flu season in years, and public health officials are doing everything in their power to stop the spread of the disease. We hear from the director of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene’s communicable disease division about efforts to track the flu across the state, and how that data is utilized in disease fighting.
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Skijoring Combines Dogs and Skiing
We learn about Skijoring; a winter sport that harnesses the boundless energy of dogs, and combines it with the grace of cross-country skiing.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Brad Kolberg Producer
- Amanda Terkel Guest
- Peter Shult Guest
- Michelle Flanagan-Haag Guest
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