We talk with a law professor calling on government to intervene with fertility centers. Then we look at the debate over Wisconsin’s “minimum markup” gas law and local impact. Then we cover top Washington stories, including former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testifying on Capitol Hill.
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A Call To Regulate America's Fertility Industry
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 77,000 babies are born each year to women who underwent fertility-related treatment. Our guest says it’s an industry that’s largely unregulated. She explains why she says it’s “obviously broken” and how it can be fixed.
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Untangling How Minimum Markup Affects Gas Prices In Eau Claire
Wisconsin’s so-called “minimum markup law” was debated this year, when Gov. Tony Evers proposed eliminating it as part of his road and infrastructure budget. We talk to a researcher from UW-Eau Claire about how the Depression-era law affects gas prices in the Eau Claire-area.
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The Week In Washington – September 18, 2019
Former Trump Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski testified on Capitol Hill, new information surfaced about Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in college, and NY prosecutors subpoenaed 8 years of President Trump’s tax returns. We look at those stories and more in our Washington roundup.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Naomi Cahn Guest
- Ryan Weichelt Guest
- Heather Caygle Guest
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