The Agriculture Department has broken from past practice and is no longer publicizing its own studies on the effects of climate change. We find out why. We also discuss why it’s getting more difficult to shop locally, and talk about the attention private health insurance is getting on the campaign trail.
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USDA Not Publicizing Its Studies On Climate Change Consequences
New reporting finds the U.S. Department of Agriculture hasn’t been publicizing its own studies on the consequences of climate change. We find out what’s behind the break from past practice, and what some of the studies have shown.
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Why It's Getting Tougher To Shop Locally In Wisconsin
Wisconsonites are finding it harder to shop, physically, where they are. We talk with one of the reporters who’s been looking into store closings around the state, and what effect that’s having on consumers and communities.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Helena Bottemiller Evich Guest
- Megan Stringer Guest
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