A Wisconsin political reporter discusses this week’s election. Then, we learn how opioid crisis settlement money is being spent in Wisconsin. Then, an episode of Wisconsin Life. Then, a new documentary about Brady Street, a 9-block stretch in Milwaukee’s Lower East Side.
Featured in this Episode
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Election analysis
A veteran Wisconsin political reporter said the Spring election serves as a significant win for Democrats and a potential warning sign for Republicans in the state. We hear from Marquette University Law School fellow Craig Gilbert.
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Wisconsin has received millions in opioid crisis settlement money. Here’s how it’s being spent
This year, the state will receive $21.8 million from a settlement with supermarket giant Kroger, part of $780 million total Wisconsin will receive from settlements with pharmacies, manufacturers and others. We look at how the money is being used.
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Wisconsin Life
A Wisconsin Life episode about a spooky book that takes place in Milwaukee.
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Documentary tells story of Milwaukee’s historic Brady Street
A new documentary screening at the Milwaukee Film Festival tells the story of Brady Street, a 9-block stretch in Milwaukee’s Lower East Side. The film’s director walks us through a few moments in the neighborhood’s 150 year history.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Craig Gilbert Guest
- Dr. Chris Eberlein Guest
- Sean Kafer Guest
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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