Cash bail reform in Wisconsin, Common food and kitchen questions

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Darrell E. Brooks appears in Waukesha County Circuit Court on Jan. 14, 2022
Darrell E. Brooks appears in Waukesha County Circuit Court on Jan. 14, 2022 in Waukesha, Wis. Brooks is accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more while driving an SUV through a suburban Christmas parade. A series of mix-ups led Brooks to be released from jail on Nov. 16 on an unusually low cash bail. Derek Johnson/The Waukesha Freeman

A state lawmaker joins us with details on a proposal to change Wisconsin’s cash bail system. Then, a food writer joins us to share his new book that answers many common food questions from the kitchen.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Representative Cindi Duchow Guest
  • Matt Rodbard Guest

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