Winter storm coming, At-risk youth, Wisconsin flagmakers

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Ice covers trees in Twin Ports
A winter storm could bring up to 20 inches of snow by Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, in the Duluth-Superior area. A thin layer of ice covers tree branches in the Twin Ports. 
Danielle Kaeding/WPR

A meteorologist and emergency management expert help us prepare for the incoming winter storm in Wisconsin. Then, we learn more about an organization helping at-risk youth in Green Bay. Latera, we talk to the director of a new documentary about flag manufacturers in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • Handling Wisconsin snowfall before Christmas travel

    A winter storm is expected to hit parts of Wisconsin later this week, possibly affecting some people’s travel for the Christmas holidays. A meteorologist and a safety expert join us to talk about what to expect with the weather and how to stay safe this week.

  • Where at-risk and unaccompanied youth find shelter in Green Bay area

    We learn about a Green Bay-area organization that helps provide shelter and services specifically for at-risk and unaccompanied youth.

  • 'The Flagmakers' documents workers at Wisconsin company, poses questions about America's symbol

    Eder Flag in Oak Creek, WI produces millions of American flags each year. A new documentary on National Geographic spends time with its workers, many of whom are immigrants, exploring who the American flag is for and what it means to different people.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Taylor Patterson Guest
  • Andrew Beckett Guest
  • Karrie Wilson Guest
  • Shannon Wienandt Guest
  • Cynthia Wade Guest