We hear from a lawmaker about a bipartisan package of bills that are meant to help pollinators in Wisconsin. Then we learn about an issue facing people seeking health insurance in Wisconsin and across the country. Then we meet some of Wisconsin’s newest zoo additions as springtime is in full swing.
Featured in this Episode
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Bipartisan legislation focuses on pollinators
A package of bipartisan bills to help pollinators and prairies thrive in Wisconsin was recently introduced in the state legislature. Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith of Brunswick discusses his support to regulate pesticides to protect pollinators.
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Deceptively marketed health insurance plans
In Wisconsin and across the country there are reports of people purchasing health insurance plans that offer little-to-no coverage, through a loophole in the system. We talk to a reporter about a recent investigation into these plans and a Wisconsin attorney about how to spot and avoid them.
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Meet Wisconsin baby zoo animals
Zoos around Wisconsin are celebrating adorable new additions this Spring. From Green Bay to Milwaukee there are baby otters, camels and Canadian Lynx. We find out from local zookeepers how they care for these new animals and what their first few months are like.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Sen. Jeff Smith Guest
- Zach Mider Guest
- Bobby Peterson Guest
- Carmen Murach Guest
- Emily Callahan Thompson Guest
- Danielle Faucett Guest
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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