State News Roundup, Military And Family Threatened By Foreign Bots, Downsizing For Seniors

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Our state roundup includes a look at the decision to not build a youth prison in Hortonia. Then we talk to a veteran who’s fighting for recognition that America’s military are under cyber attack by numerous foreign actors. And we learn how to improve the downsizing process for people as they age.

Featured in this Show

  • State News Roundup – February 14, 2020

    State officials heard from northern Wisconsinites this week about the need for mental health care access. We get the details. We also hear about reaction in Hortonia to the decision not to build a new youth prison in the town. Plus, a lawsuit is targeting the demonstration policy at UW-River Falls.

  • Exposing Foreign Cyber Attacks On US Troops And Veterans

    We talk to a veterans’ organization investigator who’s been documenting instances of Russian and other foreign entities going after American active duty and veteran soldiers online.

  • Treasure Or Trash? How To Help Older Adults Downsize

    Many older adults find themselves wanting or needing to move to a smaller space, but the task of packing, sorting and letting go of all of their things can be tough. We get expert advice on how to make it a smooth transition and sort through a life’s worth of things.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Mica Soellner Guest
  • Danielle Kaeding Guest
  • Rich Kremer Guest
  • Kristofer Goldsmith Guest
  • Marianne Gariti Guest
  • Hope Fischman Guest

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