We learn about Wisconsinites who helped after deadly Texas’ floods. Then, we hear about efforts to save a veterans homeless shelter in Bellevue. Then, we find out about how changes to federal student loans could affect medical students. And we learn about Wisconsin’s cultural connections to mustard.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force
Shortly after the devastating floods in central Texas earlier this month, members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force deployed to help. We hear from a task force lead about the team’s mission.
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Homeless veterans shelter
Green Bay-area lawmakers are proposing a bill to continue funding the state-run veterans homeless shelter in Bellevue that faces closure. We talk with state Sen. Jamie Wall about the bill and the role the shelter plays in the community.
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New student loan changes could worsen Wisconsin’s doctor shortage
Changes to federal student loan regulations now limit how much money students entering programs like medical school can borrow to pay for schooling. The head of the Medical College of Wisconsin weighs in on this new financial obstacle for aspiring doctors.
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Wisconsin Life: Singles Mixer
In the age of online dating apps, we attend an artsy singles mixer in Madison to learn why some people prefer to meet potential romantic partners in person.
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Creating award-winning mustard
Wisconsin has award-winning mustard makers all over the state. We hear from a family business making old-fashioned, slow-cooked mustard in Hartland and from a “Zing Master” in Eau Claire who just brought home two international awards for horseradish and dill pickle mustards.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Bob Zimmerman Guest
- Jamie Wall Guest
- John Raymond Guest
- Jeri Mesching Guest
- Samantha Bibbs Guest
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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