A Washington reporter updates us on a handful of the week’s top national political stories. Then the DNR’s solid waste manager explains some issues a new study has uncovered with how Wisconsin residents use — and don’t use — trash and recycling services.
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Week In Washington: September 8, 2021
A law banning abortions in Texas after the sixth week of pregnancy has given new urgency to abortion rights advocates, and renewed energy for anti-abortion advocates. We hear more from a Washington reporter, and talk about what states are, and are not, helping resettle Afghan refugees.
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New Study Shows Wisconsin Residents Throwing Away Too Much Food And Recyclables
A new study from the Wis. Dept. of Natural Resources shows that state residents are throwing away too much food and recyclable materials. We look at how that waste can become a problem and how people can reduce their landfill footprint.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Amanda Terkel Guest
- Casey Lamensky Guest
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