Hot housing market, Epilepsy research, AmericaCorps VISTA member of the year

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A home for sale in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2021. Joe Tarr/WPR

We look at what’s behind the recent spike in home sales. Then, a UW-Madison professors shares his research on epilepsy. Then, we talk with the recipient of Gov. Tony Evers’ AmeriCorps VISTA member of the year.

Featured in this Episode

  • Hot housing market

    Home sales in June jumped and the median prices hit a new record of $340,000. A professor of urban planning at the University of Wisconsin-Madison offers insights on what’s happening with the housing market. 

  • Adult epilepsy treatment research

    How is epilepsy treated? UW-Madison pharmacy professor Dr. Barry Gidal offers a glimpse of his new research into interactions between epilepsy medication and gender-affirming medication.

  • AmeriCorps VISTA award winner shares insights on public health

    The Trump administration has cut $400 million in funding for AmeriCorps programs, cutting thousands of positions around the country. The recipient of Gov. Tony Evers’ VISTA member of the year explains what work he did for the program in Wisconsin and why he believes public health funding is vital.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Kurt Paulsen Guest
  • Dr. Barry Gidal Guest
  • Bharath Shetty Guest
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Avery Lea Rogers Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer