Wisconsin housing crisis, Roe v Wade impacts

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New home construction near Waunakee, Wis. on Jan. 4, 2021.
New home construction near Waunakee, Wis. on Jan. 4, 2022. Bill Martens/WPR

We talk to a UW housing professor about the need for more affordable living space in Wisconsin. Then, a politics and government professor joins us to look at the potential impacts of overturning Roe v Wade.

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  • What it will mean if Roe v. Wade is overturned

    An expert explains what it will mean for people across the United States if Roe v. Wade is overturned, as a draft decision leaked to the press revealed may happen.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Kurt Paulsen Guest
  • Claire McKinney Guest