The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects farm debt to continue growing next year, and Wisconsin farmers are feeling the squeeze. Our guest explains how state farmers will try to continue operating despite low commodity prices. We also recap the biggest headlines from around the state this week, and invite the Madison band Neens into the studio.
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State News Roundup For June 24, 2016
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives made news this week when they staged a sit-in to bring attention to gun control issues. A state news editor talks about how Wisconsin lawmakers responded to the sit in, and recaps other major headlines from around the state this week.
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Madison's Neens Have A Maker's Mentality And An Updated '80s Sound
Self-described as “dream goth pop”, Madison band Neens takes a minimalist approach and uses looping as a foundation for their songwriting. They stopped by the WPR studio to play some songs and reveal why their latest music video is a remake of the final scene of the 80’s movie, Pretty in Pink.
Video highlights and audio of the band’s entire performance in WPR’s Buck studio.
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Farmers Still Struggling After Recession
Wisconsin farmers who took out loans to expand operations before the Recession and still struggling to pay back off the debt. We’re joined by Bruce L. Jones, Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics at UW-Madison, and Farmer Eric Goplin of Osseo about the state of the Wisconsin farm.
Episode Credits
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Matt Oleson Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Neens Guest
- Bruce L Jones Guest
- Eric Goplin Guest
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