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.
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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.
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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
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