The Remaining Relevance Of America’s Service Clubs, Hemp Bill Moves Through State Senate, State Officials Raise Alarm Over Surge In Wrong-Way Driving

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We discuss service clubs like Rotary, and the impact of their declining numbers. Then hear from a co-author of a bill promoting hemp production in Wisconsin, that could be voted on in the state Senate. And we talk to a law enforcement officer about an “epidemic” of wrong-way drivers in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • What Happened To America's Service Clubs?

    With many service clubs struggling with enrollment in the U.S., we look at the role organizations like Rotary and Lions Club have played in American society, and talk about what we lose as organizations like them become less relevant in local communities.

  • Hemp Bill Advances In State Senate

    A bill aimed at encouraging hemp production in Wisconsin passed out of the Senate’s committee on agriculture with unanimous support. We talk to one of the co-authors of the legislation for an update on its status and how it would work.

  • State Officials Raise Alarm Over Surge In Wrong-Way Driving

    State officials say that people driving the wrong way down a road or highway has increased significantly in recent years. We talk to a Wisconsin State Patrol lieutenant about why there’s been an increase in wrong-way driving and what can be done to reduce the number of incidents.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Jeffrey Charles Guest
  • Nicki Green Guest
  • Representative Dave Considine Guest
  • Lieutenant Nate Clarke Guest

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