We talk with a leader of the progressive group, Motherhood for Good. Then, we learn why a number of Wisconsin’s commercial dog breeders have been labeled inhumane. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, we chat to people from Wisconsin’s “best places” to live to find out what makes a place great.
Featured in this Episode
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Mobilizing women and other advocates for kids in this election
We talk with a founding member of a progressive-leaning group in Wisconsin about the work of Motherhood for Good.
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Ten Wisconsin dog breeders named in Humane Society’s 2024 “Horrible Hundred” report
This year’s “Horrible Hundred” report, published by the Humane Society of the United States, found at least 10 Wisconsin dog breeders have inhumane conditions for the animals in their care. The report’s lead author explains why the state has so many violations and what’s being done about it.
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Wisconsin Life
Going to camp can be the highlight of some kids’ summers. But there’s a trend of summer camps for adults, tapping into nostalgia for childhood or offering a missed experience. Ayisha Jaffer attended an adult camp in Wisconsin to see what is driving campers to bunk it for the weekend.
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Life in a 'Best Place'
Wisconsin’s cities and towns regularly top the rankings for best places to live in the United States. We talk with leaders from Eau Claire and Middleton to find out what it’s like to live in a “best place.”
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Danielle Scampini Linn Guest
- Kathleen Summers Guest
- Stephanie Hirsch Guest
- Emily Kuhn Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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