A Republican in Congress critiques the messaging of the Democratic Party’s convention in Chicago. Then, we learn about efforts to train workers for biohealth jobs. Then, the incoming leader of UMOS explains his vision for the organization and what Latino immigrants need.
Featured in this Episode
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Voices from the DNC
The Democratic National Convention is being held in Chicago this week. Our producers are on the ground and bring us interviews with Wisconsin delegates and attendees.
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Republican leader offers take on Democratic convention
U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman, a Republican representing northwestern Wisconsin, responds to the messages coming from the Democratic National Convention.
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New program will train Wisconsin biohealth workers
A new partnership between Wisconsin technical colleges and universities will train 2,000 workers in the biohealth field over the next five years. We talk to the program’s director about the industry’s need for workers and how it affects healthcare in the state.
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Wisconsin Life
The Lac du Flambeau tribe got its name from French traders who saw tribal members harvesting fish from canoes at night by torchlight. Centuries later, the Lake Superior band is keeping the tradition alive at camps teaching tribal youth how to fish. Danielle Kaeding tags along with dozens of kids.
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United Migrant Opportunity Services selects new CEO, first leadership change in nearly 50 years
United Migrant Opportunity Services has named longtime staffer Jose Martinez its next CEO, the first change in leadership for the organization in almost 50 years. The new CEO explains the challenges facing one of the country’s largest Hispanic-managed non-profit organizations.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Glenn Grothman Guest
- Mark Thomas Guest
- Jose Martinez Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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