We speak with the Wisconsin Republican chair about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Then, we learn about a pair of redevelopment projects on former industrial sites. And, we visit a Wisconsin summer camp where foster children are reunited with their biological siblings.
Featured in this Episode
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA leader who helped deliver young voters for President Trump, was killed yesterday in Utah. A WPR reporter explains how Wisconsin is reacting and the chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin weighs in on the growth of political violence.
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Rising beef prices
Beef prices in the U.S. are reaching record highs. Harvest Public Media’s Michael Marks talked to farmers and an economist about the agricultural market dynamics and how prices could change in the future.
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Wisconsin industrial redevelopment projects
Communities across Wisconsin are redeveloping properties that used to be major industrial sites. Local leaders and developers explain the challenges and potential of repurposing industrial sites.
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Summer camp reunites siblings separated by foster care
Each August at Belong Wisconsin summer camp in the rolling hills of Plymouth, foster children are reunited with their biological siblings. “Wisconsin Today” visited to learn about its impact.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Brian Schimming Guest
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Kevin Lahner Guest
- Elise Ariens Guest
- Daniel Ariens Guest
- Eshalon Mayer Guest
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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