Global poverty is an issue that affects women more than it affects men, but there are plenty of stories of women fighting back. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk to an international women’s issues expert explains how women around the world are becoming more self-sufficient and breaking the cycle of poverty. A music writer in Milwaukee shares the Summerfest performaces he’s most looking forward to, and Rob and Veronica learn about a proposed long-term care savings plan in Wisconsin.
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A Proposed Plan To Save For Long-Term Care In Wisconsin
Many people need help with daily tasks as they get older, but less than 8% of Americans have long-term care insurance to help pay for this extra assistance. One woman proposed a plan similar to Wisconsin’s EdVest college savings program to help people save for future long-term care. She explains how this plan would work and how close it is to becoming a reality in the Badger State.
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11 Must-See Wisconsin Acts At Summerfest 2014
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel music critic Piet Levy shares the top local performance to look forward to for each day of Summerfest 2014.
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How Women Are Overcoming Poverty Around The World
Global poverty is an issue that hits women particularly hard, but there are plenty of examples of women fighting back. An international women’s issues expert discusses how women around the world are becoming self-sufficient and working to permanently break the cycle of poverty.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Ingrid Thompson Guest
- Piet Levy Guest
- Ritu Sharma Guest
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