First, we hear about a bipartisan bill seeking to ban cell phones in public school classrooms. Then, we look at an effort to revive nuclear energy in Wisconsin. And, formerly incarcerated chefs share the joy of cooking both in and out of prison.
Featured in this Episode
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Getting phones out of the classroom
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have sent a bill to Gov. Tony Evers seeking to ban public school students from using phones in class. We hear the latest on where the bill stands and what it could mean for local school districts.
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Kewaunee County bracing for return of nuclear energy
Developers are looking to bring back nuclear energy to a former power plant in Kewaunee County. We check in with the town board chair in the community where the plant stands. Then, we talk to a nuclear engineering professor about how this plant would impact energy production in Wisconsin.
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'Cell to Table' celebrates the joy of cooking in and out of prison
We sit in on an event in Milwaukee, where formerly incarcerated chefs show off dishes they created while in prison. Then, we speak with Shannon Ross, who sponsored the dinner and founded the non profit, The Community, about efforts to change the narrative around people with criminal records.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Dr. Megan Moreno Guest
- David Hardtke Guest
- Ben Lindley Guest
- Shannon Ross Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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