Our weekly Wisconsin news wrap includes Milwaukee’s two-year plan to clean up a polluted estuary. Then we hear about songs to listen to while exercising that will give us the best workout. And with a rise in superbugs, we look at what’s behind the increase and what people can do to stay healthy.
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State News Roundup – January 31, 2020
Milwaukee is planning a two-year cleanup of its estuary, one of the most polluted sites on the Great Lakes. We find out about the details of the project. We also hear about potential layoffs coming to UW-Whitewater.
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How To Make the Perfect Workout Playlist
Research proves that the music you listen to during your workout can boost your workout performance and motivate you to exercise for longer. We talk with a Wisconsin researcher about how to choose songs for your next workout.
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New Report Shows 'Superbugs' On The Rise – And Becoming More Deadly
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2.8 million people are infected with “superbugs” each year, resulting in 35,000 deaths. That’s up from 2 million people and 23,000 deaths in 2013. We look at what’s behind the increase and what people can do to stay healthy.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Corri Hess Guest
- Devi Shastri Guest
- Carl Foster Guest
- Dr. Matt McCarthy Guest
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