Presidential Town Hall In Milwaukee, Magnet Fishing, New Interest-Free Loans For Low To Middle-Income Students

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The League of United Latin American Citizens is hosting several Democratic presidential candidates this week in Milwaukee. We talk with someone from the League about plans for the event. Then we go “fishing,” with a twist. And we learn about a new loan program for college students.

Featured in this Show

  • Presidential Town Hall Coming To Latino Convention In Milwaukee

    The League of United Latin American Citizens kicks off its 90th anniversary expo this week in Milwaukee, and the event is drawing four 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. We talk to a representative from the organization about their goals, and the importance of Latino voters in 2020.

  • Grab Your Magnet And Your Rope! We're Going Magnet Fishing!

    A hobby with roots in Europe is gaining traction in the United States: magnet fishing. It involves strong magnets, water and a treasure hunter’s spirit. We talk to a Wisconsinite who helped bring magnet fishing to the state and hear about some of his finds.

  • New Local Non-Profit To Provide Interest-Free Loans, Career Advice To Low And Middle Income Students

    With mounting student loan debt and stagnant wages, this has put many students, especially low and middle-income students, at a disadvantage. Now, a new local non-profit aims to help these students with a unique loan program. We talk to the founder and a student about how it works.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Domingo Garcia Guest
  • Jim Walters Guest
  • Dr. Masood Akhtar Guest
  • Sam Szalkowski Guest

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