We learn about how the Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal would affect health care. Then, we explore how technology is being used on farms. Then, we hear an episode of Wisconsin Life about teacher appreciation day. Then, we find out how volunteers are cataloguing Wisconsin’s rare plants.
Featured in this Episode
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Proposed federal health care cuts
The Trump administration’s 2026 budget request would include significant cuts to federally funded health agencies. The CEO of Community Health Systems of Wisconsin explains how it could affect the health care of vulnerable people.
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Innovations in agriculture and food
We talk with a dairy farmer who is using milking robots and “smart collars” to take care of her herd. And, we learn about a plant coming to Jefferson County that will “brew” egg whites using fungus.
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Wisconsin Life
We hear an episode of Wisconsin Life about teacher appreciation day.
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Department of Natural Resources trains volunteers to find rare plants
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is holding in-person training sessions to teach volunteers how to find a variety of rare or endangered plants across Wisconsin. The coordinator for the program and a volunteer join us.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Stephen Smith Guest
- Jessica Trimner Guest
- Christopher Landowski Guest
- Jessica Ross Guest
- Joseph Mui Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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