Wisconsin was first to ratify the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, however we have yet to achieve gender parity in the state capitol. We talk about Wisconsin lawmakers, then and now. Plus, we learn about a pilot program is pairing recovery coaches with pregnant women dealing with addiction.
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100 Years After 19th Amendment, Women Hold A Quarter Of Seats In Government
Wisconsin is closer to gender parity within the halls of the State Capitol than ever before. However, women still only hold a quarters of seats in Wisconsin politics. Our guests takes us through how far we’ve come in the last few decades, and shows us where there is room to grow.
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How One Wisconsin Program Is Helping With Addiction And Pregnancy
A first-of-its-kind pilot program in Wisconsin is pairing recovery coaches with pregnant women dealing with opioid use and addiction. We hear about how it works, and the unique health and recovery challenges these women, and their babies, face.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Molly Beck Guest
- Tanya Kraege Guest
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