First, we hear from an environmental advocate on how federal cuts to a climate reporting agency could affect global warming studies going forward. Then, two members of Wisconsin’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Taskforce discuss their work. And the head of The Women’s Center talks about human trafficking in Wisconsin and the complexity of the issue.
Featured in this Episode
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How federal funding cuts are affecting climate reporting
The federal government’s four-year report overviewing the state of how global warming is affecting the country is at risk after the Trump administration cuts funds and staffing at its agency. The head of an environmental advocacy group weighs in on how the cuts are affecting climate reporting.
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Wisconsin’s missing and murdered Indigenous women
Since March 17th, 37-year-old Melissa Beson has been missing from the Lac du Flambeau Reservation in Northern Wisconsin. We talk with two members of Wisconsin’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Taskforce about how they’re working to improve outcomes for cases like Beson’s.
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The Women’s Center: Human trafficking reporting
Waukesha County, near Milwaukee, reports the second highest number of human trafficking cases, according to 2023 data. In the region, thousands of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence seek support from The Women’s Center. The leader explains its services and the complexity of the issue.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Tony Wilkin Gibart Guest
- Justine Rufus Guest
- Brooke Johnson Guest
- Angela Mancuso Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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