First, we hear from meteorologists as northern Wisconsin faced the season’s first now. Then, we talk with state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and a doctor about proposals for lowering the cost of IVF. And, an artist explains the significance of ciiporoke, traditional Ho-Chunk dwellings.
Featured in this Episode
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Winter storm hits Wisconsin
Wisconsin is expected to get hit with a blizzard starting Tuesday night and creep into Wednesday evening with some portions of the state getting two feet of snow. Two local meteorologists update us ahead of the busiest holiday travel day of the year.
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Lawmakers champion competing bills to reduce IVF costs
Both state Republicans and Democrats are championing bills that would seek to reduce the cost of IVF treatment or require insurers to cover infertility treatment. Two lawmakers talk about their bills and an infertility physician explains why the treatment can cost thousands.
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Wisconsin Life
For centuries, Ho-Chunk people have created small lodges called ciiporoke for sleeping, cooking and gathering as a community. Now, a Ho-Chunk builder is helping Wisconsin students construct their own structure.
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New sculpture takes inspiration from ciiporoke, traditional Ho-Chunk dwellings
Ciiporoke, or wigwam-like structures, have a long history in Ho-Chunk culture. We learn about the significance of ciiporoke and what goes into making one with a Ho-Chunk artist and educator who recently unveiled “Hąąp Hogu,” an outdoor sculpture in Madison paying homage to ciiporoke.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kevin Wagner Guest
- Andrea Lopez Lang Guest
- Jodi Emerson Guest
- Dr. Bala Bhagavath Guest
- Jessie Rodriguez Guest
- Chloris Lowe Guest
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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