Empowering People To Do Something About The Water Crisis, Teachers Unions Call To Move Classes Back Online

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Boater Speeds Across Manitowish Lake
A boater speeds along on Manitowish Lake in Manitowish Waters on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. Vilas County has seen a 22 percent increase in home sales so far this year.
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We have a conversation with a well-known environmental activist about being citizen advocates for cleaner water. And teachers unions throughout Wisconsin are calling on state officials to mandate classes move online after a recent rise in COVID-19 cases.

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  • Erin Brockovich On How People Can Advocate For Water Quality In Their Communities

    Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has been working for decades to hold industry and government accountable for water quality. She joins us to talk about the dangers we face today, and how everyday citizens can advocate for clean water in their communities.

  • Teachers Unions Call On State To Move Learning Online Due To Pandemic

    Teachers unions throughout Wisconsin are calling on state officials to mandate moving classes entirely online as the number of COVID-19 cases increase. We talk to one union president to learn more.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Erin Brockovich Guest
  • Amy Mizialko Guest
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director