Most of us learned to drive as teenagers; We’ll offer something of a refresher course. Then, we’ll look at a nonprofit’s work to reduce homelessness in southern Wisconsin. Then, we’ll talk to a former NASA seamstress whose handiwork protected space shuttle astronauts.
Featured in this Episode
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Driver’s education start early but should continue through adulthood
Teaching the rules of the road often starts with driver’s education for teenagers. Refresher courses for adult drivers are also beneficial. We talk to Randy Wiessinger, a retired county law enforcement officer and current state traffic law consultant, about what we need to know to safe on the streets.
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Local Wisconsin nonprofit responds to housing crisis
With homelessness increasing in Dane County, the local nonprofit Urban Triage, Inc., is marshaling resources for those in need. We talk to Brandi Grayson, founder and CEO of the organization.
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‘Sew Sister’ Jean Wright helped protect NASA astronauts
Jean Wright served as a “Sew Sister,” one of 18 women seamstresses for NASA. They sewed thermal protection systems which protected the space shuttle and their crews from deadly levels of radiation and the extreme heat of re-entry. She is the subject of a new children’s book about the Sew Sisters.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Brian Pottinger Guest
- Randy Wiessinger Guest
- Brandi Grayson Guest
- Jean Wright Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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