A group of environmental advocates in Northeastern Wisconsin has called on the federal government to step in to protect the area’s lakes and rivers. One of the members joins us to talk about changes they want to see. We also hear the story of an artist who grew up on a Wisconsin dairy farm and now works for the ‘New Yorker,’ and look at an investigation into e-cigarette liquids.
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Environmental Group To EPA: Give More Oversight to Wisconsin DNR
An environmental group wants the EPA to provide more oversight to Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources; a representative from the group explains the new petition.
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From Wisconsin Dairy Farm To The Pages Of The New Yorker
Cartoonist Liam Francis Walsh grew up on a dairy farm near Wheeler–and now his cartoons appear in the New Yorker magazine. He shares his Wisconsin roots and how they shaped his creative career.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Investigates Chemicals In E-Cigarette Liquid
A new investigation by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel finds that harmful chemicals can often found in popular e-cigarette liquids. A reporter lays out the findings.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Kimberlee Wright Guest
- Liam Francis Walsh Guest
- Raquel Rutledge Guest
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