Even as Wisconsin maintains a record budget surplus, its university system is reduced to begging legislators not to cut funds as Republicans continue their culture war assault on campuses. And in Washington, the House GOP votes to proceed with an impeachment inquiry against President Biden as a smokescreen to shield Donald Trump by pretending both men are legally flawed.

Plus, Luke Mathers fills in for Greg Bach on the board, meaning Pat and the audience get to hear more about the Milwaukee Bucks than they wanted to on a Thursday morning, during the regular season.

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