We look at a renewed push for an economic bill of rights in the state Legislature. Then, the former US ambassador to United Nations on why international affairs matter to Wisconsin. Then, how egg prices affect restaurants.
Featured in this Episode
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Democrats reintroduce economic justice bill of rights
Democratic lawmakers reintroduced a bill that addresses economic inequality, racial discrimination, gender inequities, and environmental crises. We talk with state Rep. Angela Stroud about the proposal.
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Constitutional amendment to require ID for voting
On April 1, Wisconsin voters will be asked whether to enshrine voter ID requirements in the state constitution. A WPR reporter looks into how some of the arguments for and against the requirement have played out over the last couple decades.
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Why foreign relations matter for Wisconsin
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, is returning to her alma mater of UW-Madison for public talk on her career in the foreign service and the art of negotiation. We caught up with her about international relations and how it affects our lives in Wisconsin.
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How Wisconsin is coping with fluctuating egg prices
Avian flu pushed egg prices to almost a record $6 a dozen in February, but prices have since fallen dramatically. We talk with the co-owner of America’s oldest diner car and an egg farmer about how erratic egg prices are affecting Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Angela Stroud Guest
- Linda Thomas-Greenfield Guest
- Julie Rittmiller Guest
- Steve Albert Guest
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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