First, we check in on how layoffs and funding cuts are affecting special education in Wisconsin. Then, borrowers are seeing their credit scores drop for the second year in a row. An economist and a financial planner weigh in. Plus, Green Bay gears up to host the Street Fishing World Championship.
Featured in this Episode
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Layoffs and cuts to federal special education office
The Trump administration laid off workers in the Department of Education that manage special education, just weeks after cutting grant funding for Wisconsin special education teachers. We check in on how these changes at the federal level affect special education in the state.
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New FICO data shows dropping credit scores, with worse drop for Gen Z
A new report from FICO finds the average American credit score has dropped for the second year, with Gen Z borrowers being hit the hardest of any age group. An economics professor unpacks the data and a financial planner shares how listeners can improve their credit scores.
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Street Fishing World Championships come to Green Bay
Green Bay is set to host the 2025 Street Fishing World Championship, where anglers specializing in urban shore fishing will compete for the gold on the Fox River. We hear from street fishers in Madison, then talk to two Wisconsin members of Team USA.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Guest
- Heidi Siebert Guest
- Sydney Badeau Guest
- J. Michael Collins Guest
- Preston Cherry Guest
- Lee Young Guest
- Chris Ledvina Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Producer
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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