Tiny Microbes Living In Your Home And Why They’re Not All Bad, Wisconsin News Roundup

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There’s more living in your house than just your family and pets. There are also bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites and tiny organisms beyond our imagination. We hear from a guest who has been studying these tiny organisms in our home environments for years and learn why we needn’t be too worried about these hidden occupants. We also take a look at this week’s top state news.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin's Biggest News Stories Of 2018

    Aside from the recent gubernatorial election, there was a lot happening in Wisconsin this year. We look back at developments with the Foxconn project, heavy flooding around the state, a shakeup in the UW System, and more.

  • Meet Your Roommates – The Tiny Microbes And Bugs Living In Your Home

    Our homes, workplaces, cars and everywhere else we spend our time are loaded with all kinds of life-forms, many of which are microscopic. A lot of people get the willies when they hear talk like that and may be tempted to try to scrub them away. We discuss what’s living and breathing all around us – and why we shouldn’t be so quick to sterilize our surroundings.

Episode Credits

  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Derrell Connor Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Rob Mentzer Guest
  • Rob Dunn Guest

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