We look at efforts to address problem gambling ahead of the NFL draft in Green Bay. Then, we look at efforts to treat water contaminated with PFAS. And we hear the story of a French Island couple who have been unable to drink their water for almost five years because of PFAS contamination.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin problem gambling council to focus on sports gambling ahead of NFL draft
With the NFL Draft set to take place in Green Bay in April, the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling will focus its annual conference on sports gambling. The council’s executive director explains the challenges and resources available.
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Governor calls for more funds to address PFAS pollution
Gov. Tony Evers’ two-year budget proposal calls for more than $145 million to address PFAS contamination. A scientist with Wisconsin Sea Grant explains PFAS remediation. Then, an official with the Town of Campbell shares new developments in efforts to clean up its drinking water.
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Living with PFAS on French Island
Jim Boisen and Margie Walker have lived in their house on French Island since 1979. They love the island and consider it their “forever home.” But since December 2020, they haven’t been able to drink their tap water due to PFAS contamination. We travel to the island to hear their story.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Rose Blozinski Guest
- Gavin Dehnert Guest
- Lee Donahue Guest
- Jim Boisen Guest
- Margie Walker Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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