First we hear how the price of gold, now at an all-time high, is affecting Wisconsin businesses. Also, new cancer screening tools are publicly available. Then, a Wisconsin Life episode about the lily of the valley flower. And we hear about the new National Railroad Museum expansion in Green Bay.
Featured in this Episode
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How fluctuating gold prices affect Wisconsin businesses
After gold prices hit an all-time high at more than $4,000 an ounce on Tuesday, the precious metal saw its biggest drop in five years. We hear from a local appraiser and business owner about how gold prices, tariffs and other economic factors are affecting their jewelry businesses.
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New non-invasive cancer screening
Madison-based molecular diagnostics company Exact Sciences recently made its cancer screening technology, Cancerguard, available to the public. We learn about the science behind these new “liquid biopsy” tests from two different companies that make them, including Exact Sciences.
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Wisconsin Life
A Wisconsin writer connects with her grandmother over caring for lily of the valley flowers in this Wisconsin Life episode.
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National Railroad Museum opens Green Bay expansion
After 10 years of planning, the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay opened its new Fox River Expansion last month, adding more than 25,000 square feet to the center. We talk with the National Railroad Museum’s CEO about what trains and beyond to expect when visiting.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Charlie Dixon Guest
- Katrina Sustachek Guest
- Dr. Tom Beer Guest
- Dr. Max Diehn Guest
- Jaqueline Frank Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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