We learn more about federal cuts to nutrition education programs in Wisconsin. Then, we hear from Wisconsin’s Assembly Socialist Caucus about the socialist candidates making headlines nationally. Then, we talk to the Wisconsin author of a new book about raising a transgender daughter.
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FoodWise program cuts
UW-Extension lost federal funding for its nutrition education program FoodWise. We talk to a pair of service providers about how these programs work and what consequences come when low-income food programs lose funding.
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Potential copper and gold mining in Wisconsin
In Taylor County, mining company Green Light Wisconsin is drilling for copper and gold, metals that haven’t been mined in Wisconsin for almost 30 years. Danielle Kaeding reports Wisconsin tribes and environmentalists are worried about potential harm to water, wetlands and cultural sites.
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Wisconsin’s assembly socialist caucus
Democratic socialists across the country hope to capitalize on the primary victories of Zohran Mamdani in New York and Omar Fateh in Minneapolis, who both beat establishment candidates in Democratic mayoral primaries. Assembly Socialist Caucus members in Wisconsin talk about the movement.
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Memoir about raising a transgender child
In a new memoir, Wisconsin writer Andrew Patrie recounts his experience raising his transgender daughter Simone. We talk to both Andrew and Simone about the book and their lives.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Ellen Carlson Guest
- Amber Canto Guest
- Rep. Francesca Hong Guest
- Rep. Darrin Madison Guest
- Joel Rast Guest
- Andrew Patrie Guest
- Simone Patrie Guest
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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