First, two reporters explain the changing availability of Affordable Care Act plans in the state. Then, two Wisconsin researchers tell us about their efforts to promote civil discourse in a politically polarized time. Plus, a middle school teacher sets out to document 1,000 local fish species.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin health insurance companies exit Affordable Care Act
A health insurer is dropping Affordable Care Act plans in 11 counties in Wisconsin while premiums are expected to spike for other plans. Two reporters explain what the changing landscape on insurance means for health care coverage in Wisconsin.
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Turning down the heat on political dialogue
When conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed last week, people across the political spectrum began pointing fingers and blaming their political opponents for the violence. We talk with two leaders at the Universities of Wisconsin who work to promote healthy political dialogue.
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Wisconsin Life
Many years ago, Milwaukee journalist Tom Kertscher put his reporter skills to work capturing some of the lovely and hilarious things his daughter Hailey said as a young child. Hailey joins her dad for this essay, recounting some of her cute, clever and poignant moments.
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Wisconsin teacher’s quest to document 1,000 fish species
A Wisconsin middle school teacher set a goal to catch 1,000 different fish species and record educational videos on each one. He joins us to share his progress and his passion for fishing.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Julie Appleby Guest
- Joe Schulz Guest
- Michael R. Ford Guest
- Samantha Larson Guest
- David Tiefenthaler Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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