Global population reaches milestone, Meal prep advice from food stylist

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A Wisconsin food stylist offers advice on setting the Thanksgiving table. But first, we examine the effects of population growth as the United Nations declares the world is now home to 8 billion people.

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Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Kathleen Mogelgaard Guest
  • Jim Rude Guest

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