UW-Madison Affordability, Fall Colors, Inequality In High School Sports

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Kids from wealthier families are now much more likely to play high school sports than those from lower-income families. We look at the growing gap. We also look at a new report on the affordability of UW-Madison. Plus, we find out how Wisconsin puts together its Fall color report.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Rich Kremer Guest
  • Sara Meaney Guest
  • Derek Thompson Guest