We look the debate over subsidies for farmers and nutritional programs. Then, researchers explain the discovery of a large Native American agricultural site along the Menominee River. Then, we look at a new initiative aiming to help Latinos cope with dementia.
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Farm and nutritional program subsidies
Overlooked in the federal spending bill debate was an effort by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa to limit the number of farmers who can get federal aid through the Farm Bill. We talk with farm policy reporter about how Wisconsin farmers could be affected by the spending plan.
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A groundbreaking discovery along the Menominee river
Along the Menominee River, archaeologists have discovered what they believe to be the largest intact remains of an ancient Native American agricultural site in the eastern US. We talk with a researcher and a tribal representative who worked on the report.
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Wisconsin Life: Dutch's Auto Service
The auto repair industry is dominated by men. But on Madison’s northside, Dutch’s Auto Service veers from that reality. As Christina Lieffring tells us, the women-owned auto repair shop may be unique but it faces universal struggles in a changing industry.
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A new partnership between health care groups aims to better serve Latinos suffering from dementia
Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to develop dementia than white Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A new partnership between UW Health and Wisconsin’s only bilingual memory clinic aims to boost doctor training, prevention and treatment to help with dementia in Latino communities.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Madeleine McLeester Guest
- David Grignon Guest
- Maria Mora Pinzon Guest
- Shary Perez Guest
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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