Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigation into PFAS, Getting a mortgage in 2022

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Water flows from a water fountain
In this Friday Jan. 7, 2011, photo, water flows from a water fountain at the Boys and Girls Club in Concord, N.H. The New Hampshire Senate gave preliminary approval Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, to several bills meant to address concerns about contamination in the state’s drinking water from a class of toxic chemicals known collectively as PFAS. Jim Cole/AP Photo

First, we speak with two reporters at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about their recent statewide investigation into Wisconsin’s drinking water. Then, a mortgage loan officer walks us through buying a home at a time when mortgage rates have reached highs not seen in decades.

Featured in this Show

  • Forever chemicals in Wisconsin's drinking water

    The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tested drinking water around the state and found that 30% of the samples had at least one PFAS chemical above federal safety recommendations. We talk to one of the reporters who led the investigation about how the paper found and what options people have.

  • Housing advice from a mortgage banker

    The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is at its highest point since the early 2000s, according to the Federal Reserve. A state mortgage banker breaks down the homebuying process.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Laura Schulte Guest
  • Chris Ohly Guest

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