We check in on the expected cost of this year’s state Supreme Court race. Also, we learn about how the Trump administration’s changes to the U.S. Department of Education could affect Wisconsin schools. Then, new graphic novel celebrates the life of a beloved late comedian with new childhood stories.
Featured in this Episode
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A financial breakdown of the upcoming state Supreme Court election
This year’s election for the state Supreme Court is gearing up to spend tens of millions of dollars. We talk with the head of the campaign finance watchdog Wisconsin Democracy Campaign for a review of how money factors into the state Supreme Court race.
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How would a reduced Department of Education affect Wisconsin schools?
During the campaign, President Donald Trump promised to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Sources told NBC News early this month he plans an executive order to close the department. Two education scholars explain how this would affect Wisconsin schools.
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Graphic novel shares new childhood stories from comedy legend Chris Farley
A new graphic novel shares childhood stories about the late Saturday Night Live comedian Chris Farley – and details what got Farley and his brother Kevin into comedy. The project’s author and artist join us.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Nick Ramos Guest
- Alan Borsuk Guest
- Jon Shelton Guest
- Kevin Farley Guest
- Ryan Dunlavey Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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