First, we talk to Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin about the upcoming vote on Affordable Care Act tax credits. Then, look at how Wisconsin’s Christmas tree industry is navigating tariffs. And, we meet the Wisconsin woman who won Young Cheesemonger of the Year at the World Cheese Awards.
Featured in this Episode
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US Sen. Baldwin on the health care subsides debate
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on how to address the soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act tax credits. Each party has offered a proposal. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin, weighs in on the cost of health care.
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How tariffs and inflation affect what Christmas trees Wisconsinites are buying
Most of the artificial Christmas trees in the world are made in China. And those trees are facing up to 30 percent tariffs from President Trump’s trade policies. A Wisconsin Christmas tree farmer and an artificial tree importer offer perspectives on how tariffs are affecting business this season.
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Dodgeville woman named 2025 Young Cheesemonger of the Year
Cheesemongers from around the world gathered at the World Cheese Awards last month to compete for the title of Young Cheesemonger of the Year. Wisconsin’s Hanna Lee took home the title as the first American to ever do so. She joins us to talk about her cheese journey and give us cheese advice.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Guest
- Kris Reisdorf Guest
- Greg Hann Guest
- Hanna Lee Guest
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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