We talk with a state health professional about the resurgent number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Wisconsin, as well as a vaccine trial for children taking place. Then a Milwaukee photographer explains an enduring prank and why it still works. And we hear from listeners about some of the best classes they took in school.
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COVID-19 Updates Including FDA Vaccine Approval
The FDA has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech. We talk about what this means for vaccinations going forward, as well as other pandemic updates including a UW Health study of the effectiveness of the Modena vaccine on children too young to be eligible under current rules.
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Meet The Milwaukee Man Behind The 'Welcome to Cleveland' Prank
43 years ago, a Milwaukee photographer who lives along the flight path to Mitchell International Airport painted “Welcome to Cleveland” on his roof. His joke is still flummoxing air passengers today. We talk with him about how the prank came to be and all the attention he’s received as a result.
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What Was Your Favorite Class In School?
Out of all the classes you took during your time in school, which one was your favorite? What did you love about it? What did it teach you, and do you still use those skills today? Let us know by commenting on The Ideas Network Facebook page, email us at ideas@wpr.org, or tweet us @CentralTimeWPR.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Dr. Bill Hartman Guest
- Mark Gubin Guest
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