First, we learn how the conflict over federal food aid is affecting recipients and grocery stores. Then, two researchers and a local law enforcement official talk about the rise in driving while under the influence of drugs. Plus, we learn about the legacy of a Wisconsin bush pilot.
Featured in this Episode
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Food Banks, grocers association react to SNAP turmoil
The Trump administration is demanding that Wisconsin undo FoodShare payments for November, a conflict that is causing confusion. The head of a food bank network explains the current demand for food aid. Then the leader of the Wisconsin Grocers Association explains how stores are being affected.
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Drugged driving
A survey published in 2022 found that more than 12 million people drove while under the influence of drugs — up from about 2 million in 2018. Most of those drivers were using cannabis. We talk to two academics and a local law enforcement official about the rise in drugged driving.
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Wisconsin’s bush pilot pioneer
Wisconsin-born bush pilot Robert Campbell Reeve was an aviation pioneer who mastered dangerous glacier flying in Alaska. His son, a former CEO of Milwaukee-based Skyway Airlines and senior vice president of Midwest Airlines, details his father’s life and legacy. Previously aired on Aug. 15, 2025.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jackie Anderson Guest
- Mike Semmann Guest
- Andrew Yockey Guest
- Heather Barkholtz Guest
- Robert Leisher Guest
- David Reeve Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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