We speak with the head of WisconsinEye about the future of the independent Capitol broadcast organization. Then, we learn the latest behind housing affordability and a growing number of evictions. Then, we speak with two medical practitioners in Wisconsin about dialysis, transplantation and other medical treatments for kidney disease.
Featured in this Episode
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State Capitol Report: WisconsinEye leader details network coverage and future
The WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network says it’s the nation’s first and only independent state Capitol broadcast organization. The network’s president and CEO shares an update on the organization’s future, including grant funding, 2024 election coverage and more. Original air date: Jan. 8, 2024
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State Capitol Report: Evictions are on the rise in Wisconsin
The number of eviction filings in state courts are on the rise. Helping people avoid homelessness is the challenge for groups such as the Community Action Coalition of South Central Wisconsin. The executive director joins us to talk about why more people are having difficulty affording rent.
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Wisconsin kidney specialists offer insights on medical advances
The Massachusetts General Hospital recently completed the world’s first successful transplant of a genetically altered pig kidney. A pair of Wisconsin kidney specialists share their insights on this milestone. Then, we dive further into chronic kidney disease, including transplantation and dialysis.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Jon Henkes Guest
- Meghan Mietchen Guest
- Hannah Renfro Guest
- Dr. Didier Mandelbrot Guest
- Dr. Anna Gaddy Guest
- Keegan Kyle Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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