Much to some residents’ disappointment, Wisconsins’ sesquicentennial license plates are being phased out. Rob Ferret and Gene Purcell find out why. They also check out Cedarberg’s Plein Air Painting Festival, get the skinny on the battle over quinoa and take a look at a new report that suggests Wisconsin is lagging behind when it comes to the quality of teacher training programs.
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The Battle Over Quinoa
The protein-rich grain quinoa has been growing in popularity and experts hail it as a nutrient-rich wonder-grain that could help feed the world. We’ll hear about the quarrel over who exactly owns quinoa.
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Report: Wisconsin Teacher Training Programs Lagging Behind
A new national report suggests that Wisconsin is lagging behind when it comes to the quality of teacher training programs in Wisconsin. The president of the National Council on Teacher Quality discusses the findings, and what she thinks the state could be doing better.
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Wisconsin Says Goodbye To Sesquicentennial License Plates
Despite a strong emotional attachment from some Wisconsin residents, the state’s sesquicentennial license plates are being phased out. A guest from the Department of Transportation discusses why the plates are being replaced, and the special place they hold in many drivers’ hearts.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Lisa Hamilton Guest
- Kate Walsh Guest
- Mitchell Warren Guest
- Chris Malina Producer
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