Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert discuss how Wisconsin is doing in combating Climate Change and hear about the joys of journaling. Then, we talk with a guest who says instead of worrying about shortage of scientists and mathematicians, the U.S. should focus on creating more jobs in the STEM field. And, we’ll get a roundup of Wisconsin news.
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Wisconsin Not A Leader In Climate Change
A report released today from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, reinforces beliefs that climate change is real, man-made and is getting much worse. Our guest today says Wisconsin is well behind other states in making a difference when it comes to climate change. What do you think? Should we be doing more?
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The Joy of Journaling
Keeping a journal can be a great way to reflect on our daily lives and learn about ourselves. That’s according to Central Time’s guest, who makes the case for kids and adults to start keeping journals.
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Crisis In Science And Technology? Not Really, Guest Says
There’s been a lot of concern lately about a lack of workers in the STEM fields–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Central Time’s guest says fears of a STEM worker shortage are overblown, and more myth than reality.
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State News Round-Up For September 27
Assistant news director Noah Ovshinsky joins us for a look at what made news in Wisconsin this week, and what’s around the corner.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- KP Whaley Producer
- Tom Content Guest
- Susannah Michaels Guest
- Robert Charette Guest
- Noah Ovshinsky Guest
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