Royce Podeszwa is a producer for WPR’s “The Morning Show.”
Royce Podeszwa
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UW-Madison research into life’s origins could help improve crop yields
By understanding the origins of nitrogenase and its connection to life, researchers could possibly fine-tune its cell-building properties to help crops adapt.
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State lobbying efforts underway for bringing Buc-ee’s convenience store to Wisconsin
Leaders from a Dane County community are seeking state support for building a new Buc-ee’s mega gas station on the outskirts of Interstate 90/94.
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Wisconsin AG: Trump’s birthright citizenship ban takes away ‘fundamental right’ from kids
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” that the Constitution protects birthright citizenship for all children born in America, regardless of the legal status of their parents.
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Fewer men in rural Wisconsin participating in the workforce, citing lack of respect on the job
A study that surveyed dozens of men from rural Wisconsin found they often have a strong sense of self-worth and think of themselves as hardworking. But some men feel they aren’t being recognized for that hard work or skill set in the traditional workforce.
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A declining forest products industry threatens Wisconsin’s woodlands
Wisconsin’s forests are facing numerous threats, including climate change, invasive species and a decline in the logging industry, which can help spur new forest growth.
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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving prices are slightly down for families this year
Thanksgiving might be slightly more affordable this year, with turkeys accounting for the bulk of savings compared to a few years ago, according to a Wisconsin farmers group.
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Waukesha opens new Christmas Parade memorial
Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” that the city’s community is coming together to help one another continue moving forward.
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After Biden’s formal apology, Wisconsin tribes reflect on legacy of Indian boarding schools
President Joe Biden’s formal apology for federally funded Native American boarding schools is a step in the right direction, some tribal citizens say, but the legacy of forced assimilation at the schools can affect families to this day.
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Carroll University opens new wellness program to treat students’ anxiety, behavioral health
A new behavioral health program at Carroll University in Waukesha is successfully helping students treat anxiety and homesickness, according to the program’s founders.
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Wisconsin firearm deaths are rising every year, new report says
Firearm deaths have risen consistently in Wisconsin every year since at least 2018, according to a new report. The latest available data, from 2022, shows a record high.