We look at how cuts to special education will affect school districts. Then, we talk with the author of a memoir about how he overcame a childhood of drugs, violence and gangs. And, we learn about two endangered black rhinos who are at the Milwaukee zoo.
Featured in this Episode
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State cuts special education funding
In the most recent state budget, lawmakers increased reimbursement rates to schools for special education. But because the schools are spending more than the Legislature anticipated, lawmakers are now cutting funding. We talk with two superintendents about the impact.
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Racine native Sharmain Harris wrote his own narrative
Sharmain Harris spent his childhood on the streets of Racine immersed in gangs, drugs and violence. He turned his experiences into lessons. Now a national speaker and adjunct professor he is out with a new book about his journey from pain to purpose. Originally aired on Nov. 13, 2025.
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Wisconsin Life: Coping with what ifs
Most people can look back on their lives and wonder “what if?” Keith Uhlig of Wausau brings us a story about a career choice he made.
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Two Eastern black rhinos arrive at Milwaukee zooÂ
The Milwaukee County Zoo welcomed two Eastern black rhinos recently to live in a new rhino care center. These two critically endangered rhinos have been moved to Wisconsin as a potential breeding pair. We hear from the zoo director about the future of this species.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Amy Starzecki Guest
- Jeffrey Weiss Guest
- Sharmain Harris Guest
- Amos Morris Guest
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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