Republicans in the state legislature have approved education funding that’s more than a billion dollars short of what Gov. Evers proposed. We get the latest. Then, we talk about how a lifeguard shortage is affecting the state’s pools. And, we talk about an effort by UW-Madison to research health disparities.
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Republicans, Gov. Evers Clash Over Education Funding
There’s a billion dollar gap between what Wisconsin Republicans and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers say is needed for education funding in the state. We talk to a political reporter and a public policy professor about the debate.
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Swimming Pools Facing A Lifeguard Shortage This Summer
Swimming pools around the nation are opening later this summer or at reduced capacity because there aren’t enough lifeguards. We look at what’s driving the shortage and what’s being done to attract more lifeguards.
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UW-Madison Launching Center To Study Health Disparities
A new center at UW-Madison will be studying health disparities in Wisconsin and beyond. Its early work will look at health outcomes in the state’s different neighborhoods. We talk with a doctor leading the research about the big questions she’s hoping to answer.
Episode Credits
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- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
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- Alan Borsuk Guest
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- Dr. Amy Kind Guest
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