Kick off the weekend with a thrilling mix of contests, local news, and a bit of controversy. Dive into Madison's new ordinance banning the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores, a move aimed at promoting adoption but sparking debate about its true impact. Explore financial woes threatening Wisconsin Eye's future, a crucial public resource capturing the state's legislative history. Meanwhile, the podcast hosts keep things lively with discussions on the curious case of presidential auto pens and the potential Netflix-Warner Brothers merger. With music previews and ugly sweater parties on the horizon, it's a jam-packed episode not to miss!

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