Plumbing poverty in Milwaukee, Rise in classic board games

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Board games at a massive temporary hospital on Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Atlanta. Georgia. Ron Harris/AP Photo

Wisconsin’s largest city ranks high for “plumbing poverty,” according to a report released by King’s College London. Then, a business owner asks families to “get on board” with the increase interest in classic board games.

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  • Milwaukee among worst cities in U.S. in 'plumbing poverty'

    A new report from King’s College London shows that Milwaukee has the third-highest percentage of residents in the country that lack piped running water. We speak with the researcher about why “plumbing poverty” persists in the city.

  • Breaking out board games at the holidays

    Many families will pass the time during get-togethers this holiday season with board games. We talk with the president of Milwaukee’s Board Game Barrister about the continued popularity of board games, how the pandemic has affected the hobby and how to put new spins on classic games.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Christine Hatfield Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Katie Meehan Guest
  • Gordon Lugauer Guest

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