We learn how Wisconsin agencies are preparing for the end of federal funding for food aid and early childhood programs. Then, we look at the struggles of Wisconsin Badgers football. And, we hear from students and a teacher about a school program teaching Milwaukee history through gravestones.
Featured in this Episode
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How SNAP, Head Start funding pauses are affecting Wisconsin families
Food banks are gearing up for a spike in demand with funding for federal SNAP benefits set to expire this weekend. And many Head Start programs could be forced to close down if the government shutdown continues. Leaders from a statewide food pantry and the Wisconsin Head Start Association join us.
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Wisconsin Badgers pledging more investment into football amid losing streak
Despite the Wisconsin Badger football team’s losing streak, UW-Madison’s athletic director is pledging to invest more in the program and head coach. A local columnist and a national sports business reporter explain the team’s struggles and the role that money plays in success and failure.
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Wisconsin Life
Wisconsin Life tells the story of a childhood encounter with the supernatural and the lessons it imparted.
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Learning Milwaukee history through gravestones
Milwaukee’s oldest cemetery is getting some of its headstones restored by high school seniors as part of a program connecting students to their communities as they learn about social justice. We talk with students and their teacher about what they’re learning about Milwaukee history.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jackie Anderson Guest
- Jennie Mauer Guest
- Jim Polzin Guest
- Amanda Christovich Guest
- Maeve Gavagan Guest
- Diego Cordero Guest
- Elijah Rodriguez Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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