Wisconsin river trips, Birth control politics

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a rock in the Menominee River
The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin settled all along the Menominee River. The tribe’s nomination of a culturally significant site to the National Register of Historic Places has been approved by the National Park Service.
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We get tips for making the most out of our trips on Wisconsin’s rivers. Then, a reproductive rights expert joins us to look at the potential impacts if the state legislature allows pharmacists to prescribe birth control directly to patients.

Featured in this Show

  • Tips for the perfect Wisconsin River outing

    Summer is the perfect time for paddling, and some of the best paddling in the state is on the Wisconsin River. A veteran trip planner joins us to talk about how to make the most of your time on the river—whether it’s for a few hours or a few days.

  • How increasing access to birth control could impact reproductive health in Wisconsin

    The state assembly passed a bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control directly to patients. A Wisconsin reproductive rights expert joins us to look at what impact that could have in the state and the political appetite for contraception with an abortion ban in place.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Scott Teuber Guest
  • Alisa Von Hagel Guest

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