Vaccine Mandate From The Top Down, Embroidery In Hmong Culture, Wisconsin Ledge Wine Region

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A registered nurse fills a syringe with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
A Northwell Health registered nurse fills a syringe with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site inside the Albanian Islamic Cultural Center, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in the Staten Island borough of New York. Ahead of Ramadan, Islamic leaders are using social media, virtual town halls and face-to-face discussions to spread the word that it’s acceptable for Muslims to be vaccinated during daily fasting that happens during the holy month. Mary Altaffer/AP Photos

A law professor helps us take a look at the next step President Biden is taking in fighting back the pandemic, mandating vaccines for certain businesses and employees across the country. Then we learn about Hmong embroidery from an expert who teaches the craft. And a Wisconsin winemaker explains the significance of the state gaining a new American Viticultural Area.

Featured in this Show

  • A Look At Biden's Plan To Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines

    President Joe Biden says businesses with more than a hundred employees will soon need to require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly. We look at the scope of the forthcoming rule and the opposition from Republicans and business groups.

  • Learning About Hmong Embroidery

    We learn about the significance and design of embroidery in Hmong culture from the teacher of a Hmong cross-stitch class.

  • Wisconsin's Wine Industry Adds Distinct Grape-Growing Region

    We learn about Wisconsin’s newest American Viticultural Area from a winery owner who helped push for the federal distinction.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • James Hodge Guest
  • Nenglee Vang Guest
  • Steve DeBaker Guest

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