After his own suicide attempt decades ago, one Wisconsin farmer is choosing to be a mental health advocate for other rural residents. We listen to his story and advice. We also learn more about making food leftovers more exciting on this week’s Food Friday. And we get an update on the impact of Hurricane Florence.
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Hurricane Florence Now A Category 1 Storm, Still Expected To Pack A Punch
The national weather service downgraded Hurricane Florence to a Category 1 storm on Friday as it hit the Carolinas but it’s still expected to cause a lot of damage along the eastern seaboard. We speak with Weather.com Senior Meteorologist Jonathan Erdman about Florence and what could be in store for the rest of hurricane season.
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Over 20 years ago, things got so bad inside the head of one Wisconsin farmer that he drove to an abandoned building, walked inside, and planned to light it on fire. After that experience, he decided things needed to change, for him and for other rural residents who don’t talk much about their feelings. Now, he speaks publicly about mental health and manages a mental health support group. We hear from the farmer about why this issue is relevant right now.
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Food Friday: How To Turn Leftover Food Into Delicious Meals
If you’re avoiding some leftover food in your fridge because you’re bored with it or uninspired, fear not! On this week’s Food Friday, Julia Turshen–author of “Now & Again: Go-To Recipes, Inspired Menus + Endless Ideas for Reinventing Leftovers–joins us to talk about how to jazz up your leftovers.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Jonathan Erdman Guest
- Jeff Ditzenberger Guest
- Julia Turshen Guest
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