Why So C-C-C-Cold?, Week In Washington

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All across the Midwest residents are experiencing a polar vortex, including the coldest temperatures Wisconsin has seen in decades. We talk to a weather expert about what brought this weather our way and if we should prepare for future cold strikes. We also take a look at this week’s top national news.

Featured in this Show

  • An Explanation For The Record-Breaking Cold Snap

    It’s been a couple of decades since Wisconsin experienced a deep freeze like what we’re having this week. We discuss what’s driving down temperatures and how it’s affecting various aspects of life across the state.

  • This Week In Washington – January 20, 2019

    A committee of Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill began negotiations on border security funding Wednesday. President Trump gave them until February 15 to craft a deal or they would face another government shutdown. We’ll talk about what’s at stake with the border wall and take a look at the growing field of presidential hopefuls. Ginger Gibson of Reuters joins us to talk about politics.

Episode Credits

  • Derrell Connor Host
  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Corrinne Hess Guest
  • Hope Kirwan Guest
  • Jonathan Erdman Guest
  • Ginger Gibson Guest