The automobile has played a huge role in America’s economy, infrastructure, and culture. We explore its history and potentially driverless future. We also talk about how homeless people suffer from a lack of visibility. And we talk to a lawmaker about a new proposal in the state legislature would cap the cost of insulin. We’ll learn more about the legislation.
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The Past, Present And – Potentially Driverless – Future Of The American Car
The American automobile has played a major role in shaping our economy, infrastructure and culture. Our guest author helps us understand how our relationship with the car developed over time and what a driverless future could mean for us.
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The Invisibility Of Homeless People
A new music video highlights the invisibility of the homeless. We talk with the Wisconsin director of a documentary that shares the experiences of homeless people in Madison who are vendors of the homeless-produced newspaper Street Pulse.
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New Proposal In State Legislature Would Cap The Cost Of Insulin
A new proposal in the Wisconsin legislature would cap the price of insulin in Wisconsin at $100 for a 30-day supply, if it becomes law. We’ll talk to one of the lawmakers behind the proposal.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dan Albert Guest
- Marc Kornblatt Guest
- Rep. Jimmy Anderson Guest
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