We hear about a new GOP bill that would legalize medical marijuana. Then, two UW-Madison researchers discuss a study showing low-income mothers find the American credit system to be legitimate despite systemic barriers. Then, we discuss farmland preservation efforts and visit UW-River Falls to explore a short course focusing on dairy farming.
Featured in this Episode
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Reaction to GOP medical marijuana proposal
This week, Republican legislators unveiled a proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin. We get reaction to the proposal from a pharmaceutical historian at UW-Madison.
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New study: Mothers with low incomes find credit scoring system legitimate and work within it to obtain goals
Despite documented systemic barriers, a new UW-Madison study shows mothers with low incomes find the credit system in the United States legitimate. We speak with two of the researchers.
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Green Lake County, Monroe County conservationists discuss state's farmland preservation program
According to the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, more than 1.6 million acres in Wisconsin have an “agricultural enterprise area” designation. Green Lake and Monroe County conservationists talk about their involvement in the state’s farmland preservation program.
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UW-River Falls professor discusses dairy farm focused short course
This fall, UW-River Falls took over UW-Madison’s Farm and Industry Short Course. We learn why the agricultural program shifted to another university as well as what the program means for the future of dairy farming.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Lucas Richert Guest
- Sarah Halpern-Meekin Guest
- J. Michael Collins Guest
- Todd Morris Guest
- Brad Robson Guest
- Steve Kelm Guest
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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