We talk about a race-based discrimination complaint against the Green Bay School District. Then, we learn about a new initiative to expand training access for rural EMS. And, we talk about a campaign for gardeners to combat food insecurity in Wisconsin.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin law firm files discrimination complaint against Green Bay School District
The conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty recently filed a complaint against the Green Bay School District, alleging race-based discrimination against a white student. We talk with a WILL lawyer, then an expert in civil rights law.
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Orion Initiative aims to boost training for rural health care providers
A new program through the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is aiming to expand health care training access for EMS providers in rural parts of the state. We talk with the head of the Orion Initiative and the head of Berlin EMS about the future of rural health care.
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Plant a Row: Wisconsin food pantries, gardening clubs unite
The national “Plant a Row for the Hungry“campaign launched 30 years ago to encourage community members to grow fresh produce for those in need. Each year, gardening clubs and local food pantries inspire Wisconsinites to join. We hear more from Waushara County about the impact and food insecurity.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Ion Meyn Guest
- Lauren Greuel Guest
- Dr. Amy Kind Guest
- Evan VandenLangenberg Guest
- Susan Herman Guest
- Kathy Shaw Guest
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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