We look at the consequences of the federal government collecting on people behind on their student loans. Then, winners of the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest share their innovations. And a Door County theater company marks its 90th season performing on the shores of Green Bay.
Featured in this Episode
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How student loan debt is affecting Wisconsinites
In May, the U.S. Department of Education began collecting on defaulted student loans for the first time since 2020. One in five people are seriously delinquent. The executive director of the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt explains the landscape and what options debt holders have.
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Winners of the 2025 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Earlier this month, the Wisconsin Technology Council announced the winners of the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. We talk with the winning start-ups about the innovations they’re bringing to the state.
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Wisconsin Life
Summer nights in Wisconsin are the perfect time for stargazing. Reporter Anna Marie Yanny recently drove to Door County, where Wisconsinites can see actors perform under the stars and visit the state’s only International Dark Sky Park.
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Peninsula Players celebrates 90 years on-stage
The Peninsula Players’ summer season is underway, marking 90 years of performing for audiences in a natural setting on the shores of Green Bay. The company’s artistic director and one of the actors preview the season and share what is special about the performing arts scene in Door County.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Steven Girard Guest
- Hilary Pham Guest
- Ashwinraj Karthikeyan Guest
- Linda Fortunato Guest
- Ryan Hallahan Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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