Wisconsin’s shared revenue system, Fad diets

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Some lawmakers say they want to change how the state’s shared revenue system passes along money to cities and towns. We talk with a state representative from Milwaukee about where he stands. We also look into why America seems to latch onto a new dieting craze every few years.

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  • Why We Fall For Fad Diets

    If you’re looking for a diet plan, there a lot of them out there. The bad news is, many of them don’t do us much good in the long run. A nutritional anthropologist tells us why fad diets are so appealing–and how to avoid them.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Rob Ferrett Interviewer
  • Janet Chrzan Guest