First, we hear from an environmental lawyer and one of the teenagers who have brought a climate lawsuit against the state. Then, we learn the latest research about wake boats and the controversy they are stirring on Wisconsin lakes. And a look at LGBTQ mental health amid cuts to the 988 crisis line.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin youth file lawsuit against Public Service Commission, State Legislature
A new lawsuit from more than two dozen young Wisconsinites claims state laws promoting fossil fuels and blocking renewable energy violate their state constitutional rights. One of the plaintiffs and the head of the group representing the minors joins us.
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Wake boats stir controversy on Wisconsin lakes
New research from Minnesota finds that wake boats damage lake beds in shallower waters, making waves in an already contentious debate over the use of these boats. We learn about this study and get a “lay of the lakes” on how wake boats are dividing local communities throughout Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Life
WPR’s Jonah Beleckis brings us the story of a Milwaukee woman’s ongoing advocacy efforts to change gun laws and share survivors’ stories after her son was killed in 2003.
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How federal cuts to a 988 crisis warmline are affecting Wisconsin’s LGBTQ community
Last month, the Trump Administration ended funding for an LGBTQ option to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We talk with a state suicide prevention manager about how funding losses for LGBTQ mental health programs are affecting people.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Tony Wilkin Gibart Guest
- Kaarina Dunn Guest
- Jeffrey Marr
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
- Erica Steib Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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