First, WPR’s Capitol bureau chief discusses the state constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot this year. Then, a state demographer talks about the trends of how Wisconsin is getting older. And a woman whose late father tracked the thousands of books he read in life shares his story.
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The constitutional amendments on your November ballot
Wednesday, the Wisconsin state Senate passed a number of constitutional amendments that will be on ballots this November. We speak with WPR’s Capitol bureau chief on what to expect.
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Trump's economy one-year out
On the campaign trail in 2024, President Trump made inflation and the cost of living central to his reelection bid. Joe Schulz reports that some Wisconsin consumers say that relief hasn’t materialized. This week, WPR is taking a look at how Trump’s policies have reshaped Wisconsin, one year in.
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Wisconsinites are getting older–what can we do to make our communities good places to age?
Wisconsin is getting older, on average, and larger-than-ever portions of the population will be at the higher age range. A state demographer explains the trends, and then we check out an ongoing effort to help local communities be more “aging-friendly.”
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Milwaukee woman honors late father’s love of reading
When Dan Pelzer passed away last year, he left behind a handwritten list of 3,599 books he’d read, most borrowed from the library. The story went viral as people around the world celebrated one man’s love of reading. We talk to his daughter about the 109-page list and continuing her dad’s legacy.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host/Producer
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- David Egan-Robertson Guest
- Marci Pelzer Guest
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Producer
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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