As the U.S. and other western countries continue to deal with the Zika virus, a UW researcher says officials should look to Africa for strategies. He talks about his work in Uganda, which is on the front lines of potential outbreaks. We also learn about an upcoming Read On Wisconsin event, and hear about a new proposal from federal regulators to end payday lender debt traps.
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Lessons From Africa On Zika And Other Diseases
As Zika continues to cause concerns going into the summer, and the world watches out for yellow fever and ebola, a UW researcher shares lessons from Uganda, which has been on the frontlines in dealing with potential outbreaks.
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Jacqueline Briggs Martin On Writing For Kids And Encouraging Children To Read
Summer is nearly here and books will have to compete for young eyes in a world of tablets, phones, and the internet. Every year, “Read On Wisconsin” chooses a series of books for young readers to enjoy throughout the year. And as part of the Read On Wisconsin program, children’s author Jacqueline Briggs Martin visited a few schools in the state. She joins us on Central Time to talk about the importance of reading and writing for children.
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Federal regulators proposed new rules today that would put tighter restrictions on payday lenders. We talk to an expert about what debt traps borrowers often fall into discuss the impact the proposed regulations on payday lenders will have.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Tony Goldberg Guest
- Jacqueline Briggs Martin Guest
- Prentiss Cox Guest
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