A reporter and an election clerk explain effects of a court-ruling requiring the Wisconsin Elections Commission to verify the citizenship of all voters. Then, we look at how to prevent fall-related injuries, which are on the rise. And an author on the importance of accepting bodies of all sizes.
Featured in this Episode
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Judge rules commission must verify citizenship of voters
On Friday, a Waukesha County Judge ordered the Wisconsin Elections Commission to verify citizenship of previous and newly registered voters. We speak with a WPR reporter about the case and an elections clerk on how a decision like this could play out on voting day.
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Preventing fall-related injuries in Wisconsin
A report found that injuries from falls account for one in five EMS calls in Wisconsin. An epidemiologist from the Department of Health Services details the findings. Then, a representative from Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition explains how the elderly can prevent falls.
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Influencer Katie Sturino on body acceptance
Wisconsin native Katie Sturino says she is proud to be plus size. As an online influencer and body-acceptance advocate she pushes brands to fit all body types. Her debut novel, “Sunny Side Up,” includes a plus size protagonist.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Scott McDonell Guest
- William Koehne Guest
- Suzanne Morley Guest
- Katie Sturino Guest
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Brad Kolberg Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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