Scams targeting the elderly cost Wisconsin seniors hundreds of millions of dollars each year. We find out what to be aware of. We also get a lesson on cooking both sweet and savory dishes with peaches. Plus, a look at this week’s budget committee vote which removed a number of provisions from Governor Tony Evers’ proposed budget.
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Food Friday: Cooking With Peaches!
Peach season is now getting underway, and there’s plenty of ways to enjoy this great summer fruit. Our guest chef shares some cooking tips and favorite recipes she says are just peachy.
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Budget Committee Rejects Provisions In Gov. Tony Evers' Budget
The Legislature’s budget committee voted Thursday 11 to 4 to remove provisions from Governor Tony Evers’ proposed budget. We’ll talk to a reporter about this week’s party-line vote and what it could mean for state lawmakers moving forward.
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Defrauding Wisconsin's Elderly
Door-to-door home repair, Medicare, sweepstakes — these are just a few of the ways our guest says scammers prey on the elderly. We learn more about these and other scams, and how they’re impacting seniors in Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Belinda Smith-Sullivan Guest
- Patrick Marley Guest
- Tiffany Bernhardt Schultz Guest
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