It is the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster. We hear from a Wisconsin-based organization that works with survivors about what challenges remain. We also talk to two guests about the first annual Creative Economy Week in Wisconsin, and discuss a project aimed at illustrating income inequality between the poor and the One Percent.
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Chernobyl, 30 Years Later
The Chernobyl disaster of April 26, 1986, was the worst nuclear power plant accident in history in terms of cost and casualties. On this 30th anniversary, we find out what challenges remain for survivors, and what one Wisconsin-based group is doing to help.
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Documenting The World's Extremes In Poverty And Wealth
We live in a time of increasing wealth disparities. Our guest takes us through a photography project that’s out to highlight extremes of wealth and poverty in the United States and the world.
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The First Annual Creative Economy Week In Wisconsin
April 24-29 is the first annual Creative Economy Week, hosted by Arts Wisconsin and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. We talk to a guest from each of those organizations about why the creative economy is important to the success of Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Veronica Rueckert Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Robert Schuettpelz Guest
- Myles Little Guest
- Anne Katz Guest
- Gail Sumi Guest
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