About this episode

The episode discusses budget negotiations, healthcare, energy, climate issues, and an art exhibit.

Today on the show, in the Cheyenne Roundup, Chris and Maggie outline the likely sticking points of budget negotiations. Plus, an update on Checkgate. We learn about what lawmakers are doing about energy, climate issues, and healthcare. And A UW exhibit brings a mysterious desert workshop back to life. Those stories and more.

People in this episode

Host: Maggie

Topics covered

• healthcare
• budget negotiations
• energy
• climate issues
• art

Keywords

• Cheyenne Roundup
• Checkgate
• lawmakers
• UW exhibit
• desert workshop

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Checkgate

Books & works: the Yucca Fountain

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