A health reporter explains how different states including Wisconsin are planning to spend opioid settlement money. Then the state Democratic Party chair sets up this week’s national convention in Chicago. And a birding enthusiast in Milwaukee shares what migratory birds to watch this time of year.
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How Wisconsin compares to other states in spending opioid settlement funds
Recommendations for how to spend opioid settlement funds, signed by nearly 200 organizations across the U.S., specified some of Wisconsin’s spending choices in both its lists of “good” and “problematic” examples. We talk with a health reporter about the call-to-action and how Wisconsin’s spending choices compare to other states.
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How the GOP and Democrats are prioritizing Wisconsin
We learn more about each party’s strategies for showing up in Wisconsin and driving their respective bases to the polls in November.
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Wisconsin Democratic Party chair previews DNC
The four-day Democratic National Convention begins today in Chicago and is set to draw tens of thousands of attendees, including 95 Wisconsin delegates. We hear more from the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
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Fall migration creates great views for Wisconsin birders
It’s still summer, but fall migration season is here for the state’s migratory birds. We talk with a BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin leader about the practice and community of bird watching.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Aneri Pattani Guest
- Ben Wikler Guest
- Rita Flores Wiskowski Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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