A journalism professor joins us to discuss the consequences of newspaper layoffs and local news declining. Then, we learn more about a pay-what-you-can restaurant going into a Wisconsin museum. Later, a disability rights advocate shares their efforts to make the outdoors more accessible.
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Newspaper layoffs continue to erode local news coverage
Gannett and other newspapers have made further layoffs in recent months. We explore the wider impact of the degradation of local news coverage in Wisconsin.
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First pay-what-you-can museum restaurant opens in Wisconsin
The Madison Children’s Museum opened what might be the first pay-what-you-can restaurant to ever open in a museum. The chef of that restaurant and a museum employee talk with us about why the restaurant opened and how it’s going so far.
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Disability rights advocates work toward better outdoor accessibility
More people started visiting their local and state parks at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but who has access to those outdoor spaces? A disability rights activist talks to us about their work to make outdoor spaces more accessible and inclusive to all, regardless of physical ability.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Kathleen Bartzen Culver Guest
- Dave Heide Guest
- Jonathan Zarov Guest
- Monica Spaeni Guest
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