We learn more about a bill that would restrict FoodShare recipients from buying certain unhealthy foods. Then, we talk to Wisconsin scientists involved with COP30. Later, we hear the experience of what farm life is like for a Wisconsin family.
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Bill would restrict FoodShare recipients from buying candy, soft drinks, energy drinks
A bill in the state legislature would restrict FoodShare recipients from using federal food assistance funds for candy, soft drinks or energy drinks. A WPR reporter explains the bill and a public health researcher says if measures like this actually improve public health.
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Wisconsin at COP30
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP30, is taking place in Brazil and Wisconsin is playing a part. First, we’ll hear a UW-Madison staff member who is participating in a number of panels at COP30. Then, local scientists published a report ahead of COP30 on the state of carbon dioxide removal and how countries are fairing in their climate goals.
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Wisconsin Life
Reporter Chuck Quirmbach brings us a story on the remaining historic rail depots in Wisconsin.
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Rewards and struggles of life on a Wisconsin family farm
About 95 percent of Wisconsin’s 58,000 farms are family-run operations, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. These operations can be both romantic and difficult. We talk with the couple and their daughter who run Blue Roof Orchard in Belmont to learn what farm life is like.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Christopher Simenz Guest
- Nico Fairbairn Guest
- Greg Nemet Guest
- Juli McGuire Guest
- Chris McGuire Guest
- Katie McGuire Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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