We learn about proposals geared toward preventing sexual misconduct in schools. Then, Latino business leaders explain how trade and immigration policies are affecting business in Wisconsin. And, nonprofit volunteers explain why it’s important to get seniors and people with disabilities on cycles.
Featured in this Episode
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State Legislature scrutinize efforts to prevent sexual misconduct in schools
On Tuesday, state school’s Superintendent Jill Underly testified before a Senate committee in response to reports of sexual misconduct in schools. A WPR reporter fills us in on what she said. Then we talk to a Republican lawmaker about a proposal to define and criminalize grooming.
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Wisconsin Latino businesses affected by Trump’s tariffs, immigration arrests
Two figures in Wisconsin’s Latino business community say President Donald Trump’s trade and immigration policies are harming the state’s Latino businesses. The head of a Latino chamber of commerce in Madison and co-founder of a Milwaukee marketplace join us.
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Wisconsin Life: Roadside asparagus
Why is asparagus so prominent along the roadsides in Wisconsin and how did it get there? As part of WPR’s WHYSconsin project, a Sarah Lehr took to the roadside to find out.
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Cycling Without Age in Wisconsin
In 2016, the first Cycling Without Age chapter in the United States formed in Oshkosh, providing “trishaw” rides to seniors and people with disabilities. Now, Wisconsin has more chapters than any other state. We talk with two volunteers. Originally aired on Sept. 17, 2025.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Corrinne Hess Guest
- State Rep. Amanda Nedweski Guest
- Nataly Andrade Guest
- Juan Corpus Guest
- Matthew Stepaniak Guest
- Nancy Stepaniak Guest
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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