A Madison artist shares their vision for a project using litter collected from the Great Lakes. Then a WPR reporter gives us the latest on the Caleb Frostman’s removal from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development last week. And we learn how a new housing project is mean to help struggling Menominee community members anchor their lives and recovery.
Featured in this Show
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Artist Books Explore Beauty And Fragility of Great Lakes Ecosystem
A Wisconsin artist is getting people to think about the ecosystem of the Great Lakes through unique books filled with items she’s found on their beaches. She joins us to talk about her work and what she hopes people take away from it.
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The Latest On Caleb Frostman's Ouster As Workforce Development Secretary
After months of delayed unemployment payments to Wisconsin residents, Caleb Frostman is out as the head of the Department of Workforce Development. We get the latest on his resignation, his replacement and reaction to the news.
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Safe, Stable, and Tiny Housing On Menominee Reservation
We talk with a pair of leaders from a Menominee grassroots organization building tiny homes for community members who need stable housing, and an opportunity to recover after experiencing challenging life situations.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Geo Rutherford Guest
- Laurel White Guest
- Anahkwet (Guy Reiter) Guest
- Kristin Welch Guest
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