A journalist updates us on airline safety concerns after a deadly crash last week in Washington, D.C. Then, two health care professionals explain the potential for artificial intelligence. And DeForest’s village board president discusses plans for the state’s first Buc-ee’s mega gas station.
Featured in this Episode
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What to know about recent aviation safety incidents
The airline industry is under the microscope after a deadly crash in Washington, D.C. We check in with an aviation journalist about concerns about safety, cuts to air traffic control, and layoffs for a regional Wisconsin airline.
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Wisconsin innovating in AI and mental health care
Across the nation artificial intelligence has entered mental healthcare. But in Wisconsin two health care professionals are using it in innovative ways. We hear about the challenges and opportunities of using AI to treat mental health.
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Wisconsin Life
We hear a story about improving care for nursing home residents.
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DeForest seeks state funding for first Wisconsin Buc-ee’s
Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based gas station with a beaver mascot, has plans to open its first Wisconsin location in DeForest. But the anticipated 8,000 daily visitors is too much for local infrastructure. We talk with the village board president about options.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Howard Hardee Guest
- Heather Hessel Guest
- Brian Kay Guest
- Jane Cahill Wolfgram Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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