We hear from Green Bay native and producer Josh Rosenberg about contributing to “The Last Repair Shop,” which won an Academy Award this month for best short documentary. Then, we learn about a hospital for injured and ill birds amid the spring migration. Then, the author of a new book discusses illness politics in national elections.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin native wins Academy Award
This month, Green Bay native Josh Rosenberg accepted an Academy Award for his work on the documentary short “The Last Repair Shop.” We hear from Rosenberg about the technicians who run the Los Angeles public school district’s musical instrument repair shop.
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Wisconsin hospital seeks to save injured birds
The Winged Freedom Raptor Hospital in Spooner rescues, rehabilitates and releases wild raptors. The hospital’s founder, a veterinarian, talks about the facility’s caseload as well as what people should do if they see an injured bird.
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Why do voters care about the age of politicians?
Lisa Diedrich’s new book says age, illness and disability issues have always been at the forefront of American politics. A former Wisconsinite and longtime professor of women’s, gender and sexuality studies, Diedrich explores the usage of social media activism in the realm of illness politics.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Josh Rosenberg Guest
- Dr. Kim Ammann Guest
- Lisa Diedrich Guest
- Keegan Kyle Executive Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
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