Packers’ New Head Coach, Rural America Knows What’s Best For Its Economy, The Rights Of Pregnant Women

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Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy introduces head coach Matt LaFleur at a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (Morry Gash/ AP Photo)

A researcher who has been spending time in rural parts of Michigan and Wisconsin tells us why we should rethink what economic success looks like for rural America, and what its residents are already doing to make change. We also discuss the new Green Bay Packers’ head coach hire and talk with a writer who believes we need to keep an eye on the rights of pregnant women.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
  • Jean Hardy Guest
  • Lauren Kelley Guest

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