A health care reporter explains the acquisition of the Madison-based diagnostics company Exact Sciences. Then, we hear from Wisconsin school officials who are still waiting on federal funding delayed by the government shutdown. And, a Wisconsin author talks about her new novel based in Door County.
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Abbott Laboratories acquires Madison-based Exact Sciences
The Madison-based diagnostics company Exact Sciences announced Thursday that it is being acquired by the pharmaceutical giant Abbott Laboratories for more than $20 billion. We talk to a health care business reporter about the scope of the deal and the impact on the Wisconsin company.
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20 Wisconsin school districts still facing funding delays despite government reopening
Twenty school districts in Wisconsin that include national forests or Native American reservations rely on federal funding. Payments expected in mid-October still haven’t arrived. Two school officials share how this delay is affecting their districts.
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Wisconsin Life
Writer and forester Ron Weber brings us a story about the start of the gun deer season and taking time to appreciate more than just the hunt.
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Wisconsin novelist shares 'The Unmapping' of the world, starting in Door County
The world is rearranging itself, literally, and it all started in Door County. That’s the premise of “The Unmapping,” the latest book from Wisconsin writer Denise Robbins. She talks about the novel and its Wisconsin inspiration.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Peter Loftus Guest
- Beth Paap Guest
- Josh Ernst Guest
- Denise S. Robbins Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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