First, the Wisconsin insurance commissioner explains how the federal debate over health care subsidies could affect people in Wisconsin. Then, we learn how data centers work. And a new documentary follows a group of Japanese Packers fans to Lambeau Field.
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How ACA subsidies could affect Wisconsinites
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers have shut down the government as they debate whether to extend subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, a program that insures roughly 24 million nationwide. Wisconsin’s insurance commissioner explains how insurers and consumers could be affected.
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The basics of data centers
More than 40 data center projects are being developed in Wisconsin. A computer science professor explains what data centers actually do, then an engineering professor describes how much energy they use and how they could impact Wisconsin’s electrical grid.
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Wisconsin Life: Taking on an accent
How do you travel halfway around the world and still feel connected to home? For WPR’s Carina Abrego-Koch of Green Bay, she listened to the sound of her own voice — and the voice of someone she loves — while on a trip to London.
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New film follows Packers superfans from Tokyo to Titletown
A documentary premiering next week follows Japanese Packers superfans as they travel from Tokyo to Lambeau Field. The film’s director and a subject of the film join us.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Nathan Houdek Guest
- Rick Bingen Guest
- Line Roald Guest
- Ty Morse Guest
- Craig Benzine Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Brad Kolberg Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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