We take a look at how large-scale composting impacts the environment. Then, a sports labor expert joins us to explore what a Dartmouth basketball players’ union would mean for college sports. Finally, we talk about a series of bills aimed at addressing local news deserts with the help of taxpayer funds.
Featured in this Episode
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A closer look at composting
Dane County is starting a 5-year composting program. We look at how large-scale composting operations work and obstacles Dane County faced in implementing this program. Then, a composting expert explains how to get started and how large-scale composting can impact the environment.
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NLRB rules that Dartmouth basketball players can unionize
A regional director with the National Labor Relations Board ruled that men’s basketball players at Dartmouth University are considered employees of the school and therefore eligible to unionize. A sports labor expert joins us to explore what this decision could mean for the landscape of college sports.
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How the government can help improve the local news landscape
Amid a challenging landscape for local journalism, we talk with a state lawmaker who’s brought forward a package of bills aimed at improving the “news diets” of Wisconsinites. Then, the head of the Rebuild Local News coalition responds to the bills and talks about positive efforts underway in other states.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Alex Thomas Guest
- Casey Krausensky Guest
- Michael LeRoy Guest
- Rep. Jimmy Anderson Guest
- Steve Waldman Guest
- Dean Knetter Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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