We look at how ending research on Social Security could affect the retirement program. Then, talk with educators spearheading plans for schools to help students with addictions. Then, we talk with a Wisconsin poet about his new book, “Cemeteries and Galaxies.”
Featured in this Episode
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Social Security staffing cuts and policy changes
The Trump administration announced staffing cuts and policy changes for the Social Security administration. We talk to the director of UW-Madison’s Retirement and Disability Research Center about what impact these changes will have and who will be most affected.
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Four districts plan for recovery schools
The Department of Public Instruction awarded grants to Wisconsin districts to start recovery schools, which are designed for pupils with substance use disorder. We speak with two leaders of the aspiring recovery high schools about helping students begin recovery.
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Wisconsin poet and philosopher explores death, math and meaning in new book “Cemeteries and Galaxies”
We talk with renowned poet and distinguished professor emeritus of philosophy at UW-Milwaukee about his new poetry collection.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Lee Rayburn Host
- J. Michael Collins Guest
- Johnna Noll Guest
- Lee Thennes Guest
- John Koethe Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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