We learn about natural disaster safety measures in Wisconsin state parks. Then, we hear about efforts in Milwaukee to convert office buildings into housing. Later, we find out what it takes to be a living kidney donor for a stranger.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin State Park System safety measures
The death toll from flooding of the Guadalupe River in Texas has risen to 120 as questions swirl around how these tragedies could be prevented. A member of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shares safety measures in state parks and tips for how people can be prepared.
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Turning offices into homes
As the housing crisis continues and more people work from home, developers and cities eye converting office buildings into residential space. A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel development reporter describes what he’s seeing. Then, a developer explains how these projects happen.
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Donating a kidney to a stranger
As of 2024, more than 1,200 people in Wisconsin are waiting for a kidney transplant. We hear from two Wisconsinites who, in the last year, decided to donate a kidney to save the life of a stranger as altruistic living kidney donors.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Missy VanLanduyt Guest
- Tom Daykin Guest
- John Vassallo Guest
- Mike Crowley Guest
- Andrea Weisman Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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