An immigration reporter joins the show to break down the latest on what’s happening at the U.S.-Mexico border. Then, we talk to a Wisconsin couple about what it’s like to host baseball players in the state’s Northwoods League and learn more about what it means that more private equity firms are buying health care facilities.
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Harris, Trump Both Visit US-Mexico Border To Highlight Immigration Issues
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump both visited the southern border this week to discuss immigration issues. We talk with a reporter about what’s happening at the border and how the Biden administration is handling the high number of migrants entering the U.S.
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What It's Like To Host Northwoods League Baseball Players
Wisconsin is home to nine of the 22 collegiate baseball teams in the Northwoods League. With players coming from around the country, they depend on local families to host them for the summer. We talk with a Green Bay couple about what it’s like sharing their home with players.
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Private Equity Firms Are Buying Up Health Care Facilities: Here's What To Know
In the past decade, private equity firms who generally buy companies to later sell them at a profit have been buying up health-care related operations. We talk with a reporter about what their ownership means for the quality of health care in places like nursing homes, hospitals, and hospice centers.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Dara Lind Guest
- Ted Sarosiek Guest
- Jenny Sarosiek Guest
- Margot Sanger-Katz Guest
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