Rep. Ryan talks about the economy

As Wisconsin struggles with the impacts of the faltering national economy, Congress could play a role in easing the state’s projected shortfalls and growing unemployment levels.

This week, Here and Now will talk to Rep. Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Janesville) about the state’s economic outlook from a congressional perspective.

The program is anchored by Frederica Freyberg and will air at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 on Wisconsin Public Television (WPT).

WMVS-TV in Milwaukee will air this edition of Here and Now at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.