Texas Declares Affordable Care Act ‘Unconstitutional’, UW-Green Bay Launches New Writing Degree

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A federal judge in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. We find out what that could mean for enrollees. We also discuss the impending partial government shutdown, and hear why UW-Green Bay has chosen to create a new writing program when many other universities are making cuts to the liberal arts.

Featured in this Show

  • Updates On The Recent Healthcare Ruling And The Potential Government Shutdown

    Over the weekend a federal judge in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. We discuss what this means for those covered under the law and what actions our lawmakers may take in response. Also, funding for parts of the federal government will lapse this Friday. We dig into the deal making on Capitol Hill.

  • Amid Changes At Other Schools, UW-Green Bay Launches New Writing Degree

    At a time when some colleges and universities are reconsidering their humanities offerings, one Wisconsin institution is launching a new, unique writing degree. Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay say their new bachelor of fine arts in writing and applied arts program is aimed at meeting a growing demand for both creative and technical writers. Our guest from the university shares the details.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Charley Jacobs Guest
  • Rebecca Meacham Guest