Madison residents among most fit in American, What to know about monkeypox in Wisconsin

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Residents in Madison have access to bike paths, trails and parks making it one of the most fit places in the nation, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Then, Wisconsin confirmed its third case of monkeypox this week. We speak with an epidemiologist and researcher on what to know.

Featured in this Show

  • What makes a city fit?

    Madison is the second-fittest city across America, according to a recent study by the American College of Sports Medicine. We talk with one of the index’s authors about the results and what it takes to design a city great for fitness.

  • Monkeypox in Wisconsin

    This week, state health authorities announced a second confirmed case of monkeypox in Wisconsin. An international leader in epidemiology discusses how this disease affects people and efforts underway to contain its spread.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Stella Volpe Guest
  • Michael Osterholm Guest

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