We look at what people need to know when buying health insurance through the Affordable Care Act exchange. Then, we learn about the work of child advocates. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, we talk to the author and director of a play set in a Wisconsin supper club.
Featured in this Episode
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How Wisconsinites can get health insurance from the federal marketplace
Finding reliable information about health insurance can be tricky. Julie Appleby, a senior correspondent at KFF Health News, explains what Wisconsinites need to know about the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act.
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What Wisconsin court appointed special advocates do
The leader of Wisconsin’s network of child advocates shares how adult volunteers are trained to become supportive voices for children in the state’s welfare system. We learn how these services are funded, and how to create a chapter of advocates in your part of the state.
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Wisconsin Life
Many people preserve their genealogy through family trees, mapping the branches and roots out on paper. Heewone Lim brings us the story of a unique genealogical work of art: a Norwegian plaque. It’s part of the Wisconsin 101 collection, which tells the history of the state through objects. -
‘Murder Girl’ play is a whodunit with a Wisconsin spin
We talk with the author and director of a new murder mystery play, “Murder Girl,” which is set in a Wisconsin supper club during a fish fry.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Julie Appleby Guest
- Melissa Skalecki Guest
- Jen Uphoff Gray Guest
- Heidi Armbruster Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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