The recent hit-and-run death of a Wisconsin bicyclist has sparked calls for more protections for vulnerable users of the state’s roadways. We hear from an advocate about what that would look like. On Wisconsin Life, we hear about what it was like working in an iron mill in the 19th century, and we ask you to weigh in on your worst summer job. And we take a look at a campaign that Wisconsin and states across the country have joined to put an end to drunk driving.
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Wisconsin Joins Nationwide Effort To Stop Drunk Driving
Wisconsin is joining a national campaign to end drunk driving. We talk to the Dane County Sheriff about the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign.’
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Wisconsin Life: Meltdown At A Milwaukee Iron Mill
Few jobs were as miserable and hot as work in a 19th century iron mill. Historian John Gurda tells about the workers who labored in unimaginable conditions.
And we take your calls on your worst jobs ever.
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Cycling Death Prompts Renewed Concern For Vulnerable Users
A recent bicycling death in Dane County has prompted renewed calls from cycling advocates for legislation to protection vulnerable users on state roads. We get the latest.
Episode Credits
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Veronica Rueckert Producer
- Dave Mahoney Guest
- Mike Ivey Guest
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