How BadgerCare Expansion Would Affect The State, The Best Way To Book A Vacation, Lessons From New York’s Youth Prison Plan

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As Wisconsin considers options to its juvenile justice system, we take a look at what we can learn from New York’s reform efforts. We also talk about the best way to book a vacation and we discuss what expansion of BadgerCare would mean for the state.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Donna Friedsam Guest
  • Shivani Vora Guest
  • Vincent Schiraldi Guest
  • Bill Martens Interviewer

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