Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel discusses whether he would reopen an investigation into allegations of neglect, abuse and sexual assault at the Lincoln Hills juvenile detention center and a reporter gives us the background on the troubled facility. New research out of UW-Madison shows that a typical western diet can disrupt how gut microbes regulate systems throughout the body. We find out what it may mean for human health and nutrition going forward. And we talk to a state government reporter about a state agency’s proposal to change child support.
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State Agency Proposes Changes To Child Support
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families is proposing changes to how the state handles child support. The proposal would lower how much wealthy parents have to pay. This idea is similar to legislation Republican state Representative Joel Kleefisch introduced in 2013 that was co-written by a wealthy, divorced campaign donor. The bill was controversial and ultimately unsuccessful. We talk to a state capitol reporter about this proposal and what kind of reaction it’s getting so far.
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New Research On Diet's Effect On Gut Bacteria
New research at UW-Madison is shedding light on the influence that gut microbes exert on systems throughout the body, and how a typical western diet can impact those functions. We find out what practical applications that information might have.
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Update on Lincoln Hills
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel shares his thinking on whether he would re-openan investigation into the troubled Lincoln Hills juvenile corrections facility. And a reporter details concerns about the institution dating back nearly four years.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Molly Beck Guest
- Kim Krautkramer Guest
- Brad Schimel Guest
- Patrick Marley Guest
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