A year has passed since a new rule requires some food stamp recipients to seek employment, we talk about a new report that found drops in people with access to food stamps, and growth in the number of people with jobs. Presidential hopefuls Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders are campaigning with the support of Americans who want to see change in politics. But how are Wisconsinites feeling about the nation’s direction? Our guest talks about how the current state and national mood affects our lives. We also look at how other states handle juvenile justice for answers on Lincoln Hills, and we talk to a pop culture expert about the musical legacy of Prince, who died Thursday at the age of 57.
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After New Work Requirement, 41,000 Lose Food Stamps and 12,000 Find Jobs
A year has passed since a law that required some recipients of food stamps to seek employment went into affect. A report from the Department of Health Services shows that in the last year, about 41,000 people lost access to food stamps, and 12,000 people got jobs through a training program for FoodShare recipients, a number that Gov. Scott Walker highlighted as he traveled around the state yesterday. Our guest tells us more about the report’s findings and how people are reacting to the FoodShare Employment and Training program.
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Juvenile Corrections: A National Perspective On A Wisconsin Problem
As Wisconsin deals with an ongoing investigation at a youth correctional facility, and staffing shortages and overcrowding at multiple institutions, and expert on juvenile justice shares lessons and reforms from other states.
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The Spring 2016 Wisconsin Survey: Wisconsin's Views On National Government
The Spring 2016 Wisconsin Survey is out, and we’ll find out what Wisconsinites think of the direction of the nation as a whole–and their thoughts on leadership in the nation’s capital.
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Legendary Pop Singer Prince Dead At 57
The artist and performer known as Prince died Thursday at the age of 57. Known as “His Royal Badness” or “The Purple One,” Prince influenced a generation of musicians. He released 39 albums over more than 35 years. He’s won seven Grammy Awards and earned 30 nominations. He also won an Oscar for the original song score to the film, Purple Rain. We talk to a pop culture expert about Prince’s musical and cultural legacy.
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- Veronica Rueckert Host
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- Jonathan Pollack Guest
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