Wisconsin Literacy is celebrating its 30th year of helping people learn how to read. We sit down with the organization’s director to talk about its impact on the state, and its current efforts to promote regular reading. We also get the story behind popular aging myths in our roundup of science news, and we talk to the main author of a new bill that would allow people to change high-capacity water wells without state approval.
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New Bill Would Allow Changes To High-Capacity Water Wells Without State Approval
A new bill would allow people to replace, rebuild, or transfer high-capacity water wells without approval from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. We talk to the main author of this bill about why he thinks Wisconsin needs this legislation.
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Science News: The Science Behind Popular Aging Claims, Carnivorous Plants, And More!
There are lots of popular ideas about aging, like having an active social life helps you live longer. But does science back these claims up? A Discover Magazine editor breaks down some of these aging claims, shares some fun facts about carnivorous plants, and discusses other science news.
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Wisconsin Literacy Turns 30 As We Celebrate International Literacy Day
September 8th is International Literacy Day, an occassion to give children and communities reason to rediscover the joy of reading. Wisconsin Literacy is also celebrating its 30th year of helping Wisconsinites learn to read. The organization’s director and one of the learners from Wisconsin Literacy talk about what they’re doing to promote reading throughout the state.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Rick Gudex Guest
- Gemma Tarlach Guest
- Michele Erikson Guest
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