Abundant Life, Tariffs in your coffee cup, Therapeutic power of board games

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Police are seen at Abundant Life Christian School on the evening of Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wis., just hours after the school shooting. (Julius Shieh for Wisconsin Watch)

First we get an update on the state budget and a new redistricting lawsuit. Then, we learn about how tariffs are affecting local coffee roasters. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, we learn about a unique Wisconsin board game shop.

Featured in this Episode

  • Father of Abundant Life school shooter facing charges

    Five months after a 15 year old child shot and killed two people at Madison’s Abundant Life Christian School, their father is facing criminal charges for giving his daughter guns. We get updates from a law professor about the case.

  • Tariffs impacting Wisconsin coffee makers

    Tariffs announced last month have added uncertainty to industries across the country – including America’s coffee shops. The owner of several coffee shops in Wisconsin explains why this will lead to higher prices for a cup of joe.

  • Wisconsin Life

    An episode of Wisconsin Life features a Mother’s Day piece by a poet from Wisconsin.

  • Sheboygan board game shop centers community, brain health

    Lynn Potyen, owner of The GameBoard in Sheboygan, believes board games stimulate the brain, encourage socialization, and aid in therapy and recovery. We talk to Lynn about building a community around games and her work using board games to help people with dementia.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • John Gross Guest
  • TJ Semanchin Guest
  • Lynn Potyen Guest
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer