First, Wisconsin’s chief medical officer gives updates on changing COVID-19 vaccine guidelines. Then, we learn more about how the dairy industry in Wisconsin is embracing whey. And a Wisconsin group helps seniors and people with disabilities experience the joy of cycling in a different way.
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New COVID-19 vaccine guidance in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order Monday aimed at protecting access to COVID-19 vaccines and directing state officials to issue their own vaccine guidance. We talk to the state’s chief medical officer about what to know.
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The new whey of the dairy industry
Once seen as a waste product, whey is now supplementing the dairy industry, thanks in large part to a new health focus on protein. A New York Times reporter explains the trend and a Wisconsin cheesemaker talks about how it has changed his business. Originally aired Aug. 22, 2025.
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Wisconsin Life
If you’re in recovery from addiction, finding a sober community that’s a good fit for your new lifestyle can be a struggle — especially if you also happen to be a person of color living in Wisconsin. Producer Morgan D. Stewart searches for a sense of belonging at Recovery Dharma.
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Cycling Without Age brings joy of cycling to seniors, disabled people
In 2016, the first-ever Cycling Without Age chapter in the United States formed in Oshkosh, providing “trishaw” rides to seniors and people with disabilities. Now, Wisconsin has more chapters than any other state. We talk with two people who started a chapter in their community.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Dr. Ryan Westergaard Guest
- Kevin Draper Guest
- Ken Heiman Guest
- Matthew Stepaniak Guest
- Nancy Stepaniak Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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