Ed Sheeran’s single “Shape of You” was the most streamed song on Spotify this year. We talk about what 2017 had to offer in music with our guest. Plus, we look at Wisconsin’s year in capitol news.
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2017 At The State Capitol
This year, state Republicans came together to pass a $3 billion incentive package to bring a massive technology plant, and thousands of potential jobs, to Mount Pleasant. However, a long delay in passing the two-year state budget brought out divisions in the party, especially over transportation funding. Plus, a challenge to Wisconsin’s electoral maps could have national implications after making it to the U.S. Supreme Court. One of our state capitol reporters joins us to look back at these stories and how they could affect next year’s elections.
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Looking Back On 2017's Musical Offerings
From Kendrick Lamar to St. Vincent to Randy Newman, 2017 was a big year in music. We speak with Justin Barney, Music Director for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, about some of his top 10 favorite songs of the year.
You can listen to Justin’s music picks below:
BONUS PLAYLIST! Justin Barney’s Wisconsin picks for 2017.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Laurel White Guest
- Justin Barney Guest
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