Disaster relief misinformation, Wisconsin’s Assembly races, Counterfeit child car seats, Deer hunters with disabilities

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In this Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 photo, paraplegic hunter Gary Dupuis, Ashburnham, Mass., waits in his all-terrain wheelchair, equipped with a shooting rack for his shotgun, while deer hunting in Devens, Mass. (Charles Krupa/AP Photo)

We examine the misinformation floating around hurricane relief efforts. Then, we look at the Assembly races that could decide the balance of power in state government. Then, what you need to know about counterfeit child car seats. Then, deer hunters with disabilities talk about the season.

Featured in this Episode

  • Threats and misinformation against FEMA

    Misinformation and threats against the federal government’s disaster relief efforts have been circulating in the wake of hurricane’s Helene and Milton. An expert on communication explains the political climate and how to counter deliberately misleading information.

  • The battle for the state Assembly

    We look at the pivotal races that could decide the balance of power in Wisconsin’s government.

  • Safety concerns about counterfeit child car seats

    Counterfeit child car seats have been spotted in stores in Wisconsin. The head of the Center of Childhood Safety in Green Bay explains how caregivers can know they’re getting a safe seat and find affordable options.

  • Wisconsin Life

    We talk about the history of a piece of art that hung in Madison’s legendary Smart Studios.

  • The Wisconsin deer hunt for people with disabilities

    Sunday marked the close of this year’s season allowing people with disabilities to hunt on designated land. We talk with two participants about what the hunt means to them and how it went this year.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Mike Wagner Guest
  • Kimberly Hess Guest
  • John Martinson Guest
  • Keith Pamperin Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Joe Tarr Managing Producer
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director

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