Vape ban lawsuit, The decline in kids biking, Historic Brewers start

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high school student uses a vape
In this April 11, 2018 photo, a high school student uses a vaping device near a school campus in Cambridge, Mass. Steven Senne/AP Photo

We discuss the legal dispute over the ban of some vapes and e-cigarettes. Then, we look at why fewer children are riding bicycles. Then, we explore the Milwaukee Brewers’ hot start to the baseball season.

Featured in this Episode

  • Trade group sues state over new vaping law

    A trade group is suing Wisconsin over a ban on the sale of non-FDA approved vapes and e-cigarettes, claiming the law violates the 14th Amendment. A trade group spokesperson and a representative from a group advocating against tobacco companies’ targeting teens and kids give their takes. 

  • Why aren't kids biking as much as they used to?

    The National Sporting Goods Association reports a significant decline in the number of kids who regularly ride bikes. A UW-Milwaukee professor and staff and interns from the Wisconsin Bike Federation offer insights on the trend.

  • Milwaukee Brewers historic start

    The Milwaukee Brewers are one of the hottest teams in baseball, off to one of the best starts to a season in franchise history. We talk to a Milwaukee TV sports director about what could be in store for the second half of the year.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Hall Guest
  • Carrie Arblaster Guest
  • Robert Schneider Guest
  • Michael Anderson Guest
  • Robert Schneider Guest
  • Jaden Simmons-Willis Guest
  • Naomi Murphy Guest
  • Dario Melendez Guest
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Avery Lea Rogers Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer