We get an update on the delays in food aid caused by the partial shutdown of the federal government. Then, we look at efforts to curb Wisconsin’s growing suicide rate. And, we learn about a group of artists called ‘Mobilize The Poets’ who honor Veterans through song and storytelling.
Featured in this Episode
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How lapse in SNAP benefits impacts WisconsinÂ
On Monday, the Trump Administration announced it would send partial payments to the roughly 42 million Americans and 700,000 Wisconsin residents who receive food stamps. A nonprofit leader in the Coulee region and the director of Institute for Research on Poverty explain how people will be affected.
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Wisconsin Habitat for Humanity's changing model of homeownership
Wisconsin needs more housing. But skyrocketing construction costs have made it hard to build homes the average family can afford.
Wisconsin Habitat for Humanity affiliates are working to fix that.
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Organizers around Wisconsin are increasing suicide prevention training and awareness
Suicides in Wisconsin rose 15 percent between 2014 and 2023, according to a new report. In response, organizations around the state are increasing suicide prevention-training and raising awareness. We talk with two suicide prevention leaders about training efforts in their communities.
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'Mobilize the Poets’ brings rock 'n' roll history shows to Wisconsin
This Veterans Day, a troupe of musicians, historians and theater artists in Wisconsin will put on a multi-media rock-and-roll history show about Wisconsin in World War I. We talk with the creators about the show and their ambitions to take it around the state.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Hetti Brown Guest
- Sarah Halpern-Meekin Guest
- Nichol Wienkes Guest
- Levi Stein Guest
- Ken Fitzsimmons Guest
- Jason Fassl Guest
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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