Focus on Energy, domestic violence and guns

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Winter scene with a cluster of trees with limbs, some bowed down, covered with heavy snow, 1941. Wisconsin Historical Society
Winter scene with a cluster of trees with limbs, some bowed down, covered with heavy snow, 1941. Wisconsin Historical Society

We find out what assistance is available through Focus on Energy programs and get an update on home heating costs. We also talk with a researcher about the links between domestic violence and gun violence.

Featured in this Show

  • Explaining Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program, and winter home heating costs

    We talk with the head of Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission about the state’s energy efficiency program and how it works. And then a business and energy reporter helps us understand what we’re seeing so far this winter as far as heating bills.

  • How court ruling on domestic violence restraining orders shapes U.S. gun law

    A federal court ruled that the government can’t prevent people under restraining orders from owning firearms. We talk to a gun law expert about what this ruling means and what challenges it could face.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Rebecca Cameron Valcq Guest
  • Karl Ebert Guest
  • Eric Ruben Guest