After two U.S. senators introduced a bill to allow more milk options in school lunches, we discuss the nutritional and economic value of their plans. We also learn about six women from Wisconsin who had significant involvement in the suffrage movement. And we look at Facebook’s new cryptocurrency.
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New Legislation Would Allow More Milk Options In School Lunches
U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) put forth new legislation that would allow schools to serve more milk options in school lunches, including whole milk. We discuss the context of the bill and impacts it could have on Wisconsin dairy farmers and students.
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Women In The Suffrage Movement With Wisconsin Connections
As Wisconsin marks the 100th anniversary of ratifying the 19th Amendment, we look at women with Wisconsin connections who played integral roles in helping women gain the right to vote both in the state and the nation.
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What To Know About Facebook's New Digital Currency
Facebook says it’s planning to launch a digital currency next year that would let people buy things or send money to people while avoiding costly fees. We discuss how the new currency, called Libra, would work.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Shelly Mayer Guest
- Beth Olson Guest
- Meg Jones Guest
- Mike Chapple Guest
- Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
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