Rob Ferrett looks at a new report that shows room for improvement when it comes to the health of Wisconsinites. Then, he talks with a tax expert about what Wisconsin would look like without income tax. Then, it’s a discussion about the importance of radio in developing nations.
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Wisconsin Health Has Room For Improvement-Especially On Health Disparities Between Groups
Wisconsin’s health has a lot of room for improvment–especially when it comes to African Americans and Native Americans. A UW health expert talks about what the state needs to do get get healthier, and to overcome disparities among different groups.
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What Would Wisconsin Look Like Without Income Tax?
Governor Walker says his administration could consider eliminating the state’s income tax as part of an overhaul of the state’s tax code. A tax expert talks about what the income tax does, and what the state might look like without it.
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Spreading Ideas With Radio
In lesser developed countries, radio can play an important role in spreading ideas and information in the absence of paved roads, Internet, and electricity. In Tanzania farmers benefit from information spread over the radio.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Karen Timberlake Guest
- Chris Malina Guest
- Sarika Bansal Guest
- Chris Malina Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
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