Money in judicial politics, PFAS health impacts

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We talk to a reporter about the role Wisconsin played in a growing political strategy to influence judicial politics. Then, a scientist helps us better understand the effects that PFAS chemicals can have on the body.

Featured in this Show

  • How Wisconsin was at the forefront of dark money influencing judicial politics

    A new series from ProPublica details the rise of a conservative activist who helped shape judicial politics in America. We talk to one of the reporters about how his strategy was implemented in Wisconsin.

  • How PFAS affect the human body

    As lawmakers debate over how to address PFAS cleanup throughout the state, we talk to a toxicologist about how PFAS affect human health.

Episode Credits

  • Shereen Siewert Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Andy Kroll Guest
  • Sue Fenton Guest

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