WPR’s Capitol bureau chief explains two lawsuits challenging Wisconsin congressional districts. Then, we learn how the Trump administration’s attempt to restrict gender identity on passports affects trans people. And, we talk to the Hmong chef behind Food and Wine magazine’s Restaurant of the Year.
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The<strong> </strong>Lawsuits challenging Wisconsin’s congressional districts
The state Supreme Court set up panels to hear a pair of lawsuits challenging Wisconsin’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections. WPR’s Capitol bureau chief joins us to explain the lawsuits and how the court is handling them.
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Solar farms on farms
We look at how solar panels are being deployed on farms throughout the Midwest.
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Rejecting the gender binary
Understanding of gender has evolved in recent years, but the Trump administration is requiring people identify as the gender they were assigned at birth on passports. A Wisconsin resident who uses a non-binary X on documents explains what gender means to them and why the binary is insufficient.
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Wisconsin-born chef wins 2025 Restaurant of the Year
Food and Wine magazine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year is a small Hmong-American restaurant in the Twin Cities called Diane’s Place. Executive chef Diane Moua grew up on a farm in central Wisconsin. We talk with her about her food journey.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Aria Trucios Guest
- Diane Moua
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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