We hear what’s at stake for the healthcare marketplace as Congress negotiates a federal funding extension. We also learn about how immigration raids and deportation have affected the Midwest’s economy. Plus, a country singer shares his new album all about the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Healthcare access threatened over looming government shutdown
Tax credits from the Affordable Care Act are set to expire this year, which would increase healthcare premium costs in Wisconsin significantly. That issue is holding up negotiations in the U.S. Senate over funding the federal government. We talk to a Washington correspondent about the potential impacts and the latest movement in the Senate.
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What does immigration enforcement look like in the Midwest?
Across the country, immigration enforcement agents are raiding worksites in small towns and rural communities. In the new book “Raiding the Heartland: An American Story of Deportation and Resistance” a University of Michigan public health researcher explains how worksite raids fracture families and devastate local economies.
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A homegrown country tribute to the Brewers
To celebrate the Brewers’ hot season, one local musician leaped into action to write and record 11 original country, bluegrass and rockabilly songs about his favorite baseball team in time for the playoffs. We talk to the artist behind “Fear the Beer: A Musical Salute to the Milwaukee Brewers.”
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Julie Rovner Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
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