U.S. Representative Ron Kind Discussion, Healing House For Homeless, Fewer People Eating At Kitchen Table

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Ron Kind talks tariffs on the farm
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wisconsin, calls for ending trade disputes with China, Mexico and other trading partners Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at farm in Bangor, Wisconsin. Hope Kirwan/WPR

We discuss several topics with Democratic U.S. Rep Ron Kind, including tariffs and possible impeachment talks. Then we learn about a new Madison facility for homeless people to find shelter before or after a medical procedure. And we consider why fewer people are eating dinner at the kitchen table.

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  • U.S. Rep. Ron Kind Discusses Tariffs, USMCA, And Impeachment Talks

    With lawmakers in Congress on break this week, U.S. Representative Ron Kind (D-03) joins us in our Madison studios to discuss the latest on the U.S.-China trade war, negotiations over the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, and impeachment discussions within the Democratic caucus.

  • Healing House Offers New Option For Homeless

    Healing House is an extension of the Madison-area Urban Ministry, that’s designed to offer individuals and families who are homeless a shelter — either before or after having a medical procedure done. We learn more from the Healing House coordinator.

  • Why Fewer People Are Eating Dinner At The Kitchen Table

    Recent research shows that while 75 percent of American adults ate dinner at a kitchen table while growing up, only about half do so today. We discuss what’s driving the downward trend and where people are now eating their meals instead.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Representative Ron Kind Guest
  • Terri Johnson Guest
  • Sinikka Elliott Guest

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