We look at how Wisconsin childcare funding is administered as billions in aid have been frozen in recent weeks. Then, we check in on state’s office to prevent gun and other forms of violence. And, a biathlon Olympian talks about how she’s preparing for the 2026 games next month.
Featured in this Episode
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Child care in Wisconsin amid federal funding changes
The Trump Administration is freezing some federal child care funding over concerns about fraud, while changing some rules about how providers receive funding. The leader of the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association explains how funding and oversight is handled for childcare.
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Wisconsin’s office of violence prevention opens up
One month after a fatal school shooting, Gov. Tony Evers created the statewide Office of Violence Prevention. At least eight other states have similar offices. After a recent infusion of funds, we hear from the new director and we look outside of Wisconsin to see what makes these offices successful.
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Wisconsin Life
WPR’s Mackenzie Krumme visits a family in Sheboygan who run a hospice program for children.
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Wisconsin’s native looks to make history in women’s Olympic biathlon
Wisconsin native, Deedra Irwin, didn’t start competing in biathlons until she was 25. But she’s since become the premier American in the sport, with a best-ever seventh place finish in the 2022 Olympics. We talk with her about the sport and how she’s training for the 2026 games in Italy next month.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Ruth Schmidt Guest
- Amanda Powers Guest
- Mike McLively Guest
- Deedra Irwin Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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