Cuts to UW system, Heat wave protections, Wisconsin's prolific playwright

A former UW-Superior chancellor responds to potential budget cuts to the UW system. A state Department of Health Services employee discusses the protections, or lack thereof, for workers during extreme heat. Then, one of the most prolific playwrights in American schools is a Janesville native.

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UW system is facing potential budget cuts

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The state GOP is proposing an $87-million funding cut to the Universities of Wisconsin. University leaders say it will lead to campus closures, layoffs and program cuts, in addition to making UW schools less affordable. A former UW-Superior chancellor explains the effects the cuts could have.
Wisconsin expert warns about risks of DOGE access to personal information

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The federal DOGE effort has gotten access to a lot of personal information about Americans. A Wisconsin cybersecurity expert warns that a new plan to consolidate that data in one program could be a threat to our privacy.
Protection for employees during heat waves

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Wisconsin is entering the summer with a heatwave that brings serious health concerns. Heat can especially be dangerous for people in the workplace. We speak with the co-author of a Wisconsin-based report about the growing risks heat poses at work.
Don Zolidis, one of the most prolific playwrights

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Wisconsin native Don Zolidis is the most produced playwright in American schools and has held that distinction for over a decade. Zolidis has written more than 150 plays for young people. We talk with Zolidis about his work and his latest novel, a love story set in Janesville.