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Cliff Schecter, Week’s News & Josh Orton, Film Favorite

June 1, 2012

Cliff Schecter (@cliffschecter) from Libertas, LLC joins us, as he does every Casual Friday, with his take on the week’s news. And on the debate trail in Wisconsin, Josh Orton with an update on the Walker/Barrett race and will he have a movie pick? Listen in and find out! Click thru for links and updates. Use this post as today’s thread.

Read the Milwalkee Journal Sentinel story, “Document suggests Walker stalled inquiry ” — fueled Barrett’s debate last night.

Check out the trailer for Matt’s flick pick, The Wave

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