We talk to the author of a new book that explores the growth of bottled water and the impact it has on society and the environment. Then, an LGBT health expert joins us to look at the impacts of Wisconsin considering gender-affirming care bills in the state legislature.
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The fight against bottled water
The past three decades have seen a meteoric rise in the popularity of bottled water, which is now the most consumed package drink in the world. It’s also a controversial beverage due to lax industry regulations and plastic waste. The author of a new book traces how we got here—and how the growth of bottled water has not only threatened the environment but exacerbated social inequality.
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Vetoed or not, Wisconsin's gender-affirming care bill will have consequences
A Republican-sponsored bill that would ban providing certain types of gender-affirming medical care to minors will soon come across the desk of Governor Tony Evers for approval. Although Evers has pledged to veto the bill, its existence sends a message to transgender youth and their families. We talk to an expert on LGBTQ+ health about how the existence of Assembly Bill 465 will affect the transgender community, vetoed or not.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Daniel Jaffee Guest
- alithia zamantakis Guest
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