A proposed solar project in Iowa County would be the largest solar farm in the Midwest. We learn more about the nearly 2,700 acre-plan and why the county has seen mixed reactions. We also hear from the author of a new book who says our education system needs to be doing more to provide equal opportunities to children of color. And, we talk about single-payer healthcare, set for hearings in Congress.
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A Look At A Proposed Massive Solar Farm In Iowa County
A proposed 300-megawatt solar farm in southwestern Wisconsin is generating controversy among local residents. We discuss the Badger Hollow project and the arguments for and against it.
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What Does Developmental Equality Look Like For U.S. Children?
The idea of developmental equality addresses whether a child has the same opportunity as others to reach their fullest potential. Our guest says that this type of equality is vital for children’s future growth and access to opportunity, but in the U.S., some children – and disproportionately, children of color – don’t have this experience. We learn more about this issue, plus look at our guest’s proposal for a ‘New Deal’ to ensure that all children get what they need to succeed.
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This Week In Washington – January 9, 2019
President Trump made the case in a TV address last night for continuing a partial government shutdown until Congress approves funding for a southern border wall. We find out where negotiations stand in the House and Senate. We also talk about a “Medicare for All” program getting its first committee hearings in decades, and get up to speed on the latest in the Mueller probe.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Derrell Connor Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Chris Hubbuch Guest
- Nancy E. Dowd Guest
- Scott Wong Guest
- Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
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