Affordable housing is a problem across the country, and here in Wisconsin. We talk to two business journalists about the role building costs play in the problem. Then, we discuss why the U.S. comes in last in terms of trust in media compared to other countries.
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Rising Cost Of Lumber Squeezing Organizations That Build Low Income Housing
The cost of lumber has skyrocketed over the last year and that’s putting organizations that build low-income housing at a disadvantage. We talk with the head of a Wisconsin-based chapter of Habitat for Humanity to learn how it’s impacting their work. Then, we talk to two journalists who have been looking at the story at the national level.
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Why Trust In The Media Is So Low In The U.S.
A new survey shows that out of 46 countries, the United States ranks last in media trust with just 29 percent saying they trust the news. We look at what the findings say about local, national, print and broadcast news and potential solutions to restore that trust with the public.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Cora Haltaufderheid Guest
- Marcy Nicholson Guest
- Sarah Holder Guest
- Jesse Holcomb Guest
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