Having conversations about race can be difficult. We learn about a Fox Valley group’s free guides to help us know where to start. We also discuss the upsides of swimming and why humans are drawn to the water. Plus, a look at Wisconsin’s drilling laws since a deadly explosion in Sun Prairie in 2018.
Featured in this Show
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What's Behind The Human Attraction To Water And Swimming
A writer and swimmer discusses her new book that waxes philosophical and anthropological about why people get into bodies of water and swim.
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Two Years After Sun Prairie Explosion, Wisconsin Has Few Regulations On Drillers
A man died in July 2018 when drillers failed to follow policies and struck a gas line, causing an explosion. A reporter explains that the same drillers are operating in Wisconsin, and the state has few restrictions on direct drilling.
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Free Conversation Guides To Discussing Racism
A community development group in the Fox Cities is releasing conversation guides for better understanding and having compassion around race. We talk with a leader of the initiative.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Kealey Bultena Producer
- Bonnie Tsui Guest
- Parker Schorr Guest
- Kimberly Barrett Guest
- Kealey Bultena Interviewer
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