We check in on the latest from the state Capitol with a WPR political reporter. Then, we learn more about drinking water contamination in Wisconsin. Then, we hear stories from lesbian mothers about their experiences raising families.
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Latest from the state Capitol
Republicans are feeling the ramifications of a Supreme Court decision granting more power to the governor in July. This comes as a Democratic representative has split from the caucus after weeks of mounting tensions. A WPR reporter explains.
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2026 midterm election incumbents
Next year’s midterm elections in Wisconsin are focused on Republican Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil. WPR’s Rich Kremer reports their records of supporting Trump administration policies are identical, but their demeanor and political brands couldn’t be more different.
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Risks to Wisconsin drinking water
Last week, the state Department of Natural Resources lifted its “no drink” order for the village of Williams Bay. For more than a week, residents couldn’t drink or cook with city water due to nitrite contamination. A DNR scientist and a water researcher discuss risks to Wisconsin’s drinking water.
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Lesbian mothers in Wisconsin
In a new book of essays, nine Wisconsin families with lesbian mothers share their experiences raising kids from the 1980s-2000s. We talk to the book’s editor and her wife about their family and the reappearing discrimination that they thought was long gone.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Dr. Ryan Westergaard Guest
- Sara Walling Guest
- Steve Elmore Guest
- Meg Gaines Guest
- Margaret Mooney Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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