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March 7, 2025

Kavanaugh’s Kerfuffle, Federal Cuts Hit Home, and Madison Remembers Tony Robinson

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Kavanaugh’s Kerfuffle, Federal Cuts Hit Home, and Madison Remembers Tony Robinson

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Another Friday means it’s time for another Friday news roundup! This week, the team dives into the drama unfolding at Kavanaugh's Esquire Club as well as how federal job cuts are impacting Wisconsin. Plus, the Madison community remembers Tony Robinson Jr. 10 years after his death.

 Mentioned on the show:

GoFundMe for Esquire Club Staff

Federal Funding Cuts Could Be “Disastrous” for UW [🎧 City Cast Madison]

Why Tony Robinson's Grandmother Is Still Fighting [🎧 City Cast Madison]

17 teen leaders to compete to become B&GC's 'State Youth of the Year' winner [Channel 3000]

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