Hate Crime Laws And Transgender People, Cooking With Grains

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Activists from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community in Lebanon shout slogans and hold up a rainbow flags as they march in which they are calling on the government for more rights in the country gripped by economic and financial crisis during ongoing protests in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, June 27, 2020. Hassan Ammar/AP Photo

We talk to an expert on LGBTQ rights about how transgender people are, and are not, protected by hate crime laws in Wisconsin and across the U.S. Then, on this week’s edition of Food Friday we talk about cooking and baking with whole and ancient grains.

Featured in this Show

  • Understanding Hate Crime Laws

    A La Crosse man was charged this week with a hate crime against a transgender couple. A legal expert explains hate crime law as it pertains to gender identity, in Wisconsin and across the country.

  • Food Friday: 'Mother Grains' Wants You To Embrace Local, Ancient Grains In Your Pantry

    A new cookbook digs into the long history of eight different grains including barley, buckwheat, corn, oats, rice, rye, sorghum, and wheat. We talk with author, head baker and grain advocate about the health, flavor and even sustainability benefits of including ancient grains in your baking — both savory and sweet.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Hope Kirwan Guest
  • Melissa Michelson Guest
  • Roxana Jullapat Guest

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