Presidential debates have touched on immigration reform, the Middle East, and economic policies, but our guest says candidates and the media aren’t talking about some other important issues. A political scientist lays out some major topics that deserve more attention. We also talk to a UW scientist developing new strains of beets, and we talk to a reporter covering the worker strike at Kohler Co. in Wisconsin.
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Union Workers Strike At Kohler Co. In Wisconsin
On Sunday union workers at Kohler Co. in Wisconsin went on strike for the first time since 1983. A reporter covering this news for WPR shares why workers are striking and how soon they could get back to work.
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Issues That Deserve More Attention In The Presidential Race
Amid the drama and personalities of the presidential race, a Wisconsin political scientist says there are key issues that deserve more attention from candidates, the media, and the voting public.
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Wisconsin Life: The Beet Goes On
On today’s Wisconsin Life we’ll talk to a UW-Madison professor and vegetable breeder who develops new strains of beets and other vegetables.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Chuck Quirmbach Guest
- Susan Johnson Guest
- Irwin Goldman Guest
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