Federal Budget Deal, Music & Memory, Holiday Cocktails, Ginseng Probe

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Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett examine why a bipartisan budget deal is coming together in relatively short order. Then they’ll learn how music therapy is helping people with memory issues. We’ll also explore holiday cocktails and and get the latest on illegal ginseng harvesting in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • Senate Budget Deal

    After government shutdowns, sequesters, and political gridlock, a bipartisan federal budget is headed toward passage in relatively short order. What’s different this time? We explore that question with a public policy expert.

  • The Healing Power Of Music

    A music therapist talks about how music is used to bring comfort and healing to patients.

  • Yearlong DNR Probe Leads To Citations For Illegal Ginseng Harvesting

    The manager of Wisconsin’s ginseng program discusses a recent probe into illegal harvesting of the plant in the state.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Cynthia Schuster Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Philip Joyce Guest
  • Brenna Beecroft Guest
  • Courtney Ripp Guest