A talk with the leader of a group based in Iowa County that is offering suicide prevention training sessions and creating awareness about the issue of suicide among farmers. We also hear from a reporter who spoke with dozens of people close to the Foxconn deal, and learn why he doubts the company will deliver on their job promise. Then, we talk with two WPR reporters on their latest stories.
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State News Roundup – February 8, 2019
The Tomah school board voted unanimously this week to ban displays of the Confederate flag on school grounds. We get the details about the decision from a WPR reporter. We also talk about how the UW System is planning to address a shortage of students choosing teaching as a profession.
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Suicide Prevention Project Aims To Help Wisconsin Farmers
The tough market for Wisconsin’s dairy farmers brings a lot of stress and potential mental health challenges. Now, a new project aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention in the farming community. One of the directors of the effort joins us to explain how it plans to help farmers.
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Many Close To The Deal Doubt That Foxconn Will Create The Promised Jobs In Wisconsin
A reporter spoke with dozens of people familiar with the inner workings of Foxconn, and of the deal that was struck between the manufacturer and the State of Wisconsin. He says that for several reasons, it’s unlikely the company will deliver on the promised jobs. We’ll find out why.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Hope Kirwan Guest
- Shamane Mills Guest
- Susan Springer Judd Guest
- Austin Carr Guest
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