We talk to Milwaukee’s emergency preparedness and environmental health director about how to prepare for and deal with extreme heat. Then, a Wisconsin book store owner joins us to share the best books to read this summer
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Global heat waves set hottest month on record
The national Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says June this year was the hottest month ever recorded. And this week, a number of cities across the U.S. are likely breaking high temperature records as a heat wave persists. We talk with the city of Milwaukee’s emergency preparedness and environmental health director about how the Midwest is faring and what to do to protect yourself from extreme heat.
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What to read this summer
A Wisconsin bookseller joins the program to share what she and her fellow booksellers are excited to read this summer.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Nick Tomaro Guest
- Joanne Berg Guest
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