A WPR reporter and professor update us on the federal government shutdown and the battle over funding for immigration enforcement. Then, two fire chiefs explain the impacts of the long delays in ordering new firetrucks. And, two creators of an exhibit honoring caretakers join us.
Featured in this Episode
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Government shutdown and growing opposition to immigration crackdown
A WPR reporter and political scientist explain what’s happening with the government shutdown and the fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
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Nationwide firetruck shortage creates safety concerns for Wisconsin fire departments
Wisconsin fire departments are seeing multi-year delays and skyrocketing costs to replace their aging firetrucks. We talk to two fire chiefs in the state about the safety concerns that come with their older vehicles and what options they have. Originally aired on Jan. 16, 2026.
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Caretakers take focus in new postcard exhibit
One in five Wisconsinites is a family caregiver and families provide more than 80 percent of all care in the U.S. But the experience of the caretaker is often overlooked. We talk with a researcher and caregiver who solicited postcards from caregivers describing their feelings of joy and struggle and the “In Care Of” exhibit they created.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Sarah Lehr Guest
- Susan Johnson Guest
- Walter Leininger Guest
- Steve Hansen Guest
- Kristin Litzelman Ph.D. Guest
- Kristin Voss Guest
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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