We learn how some insurance companies could deny abortion care even in life-threatening situations. Then, we get two perspectives on faculty layoffs at UW-Milwaukee. Then, we learn how dogs are helping children at schools in De Pere.
Featured in this Episode
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Are abortions covered by insurance in Wisconsin?Â
A new KFF Health News report tells the story of a Wisconsin woman who was initially denied health care coverage of a life saving abortion. We speak with director of the Collaborative for Reproductive Equity about paying for abortion services.
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Universities of Wisconsin’s first mass tenured faculty layoff
Last week, the Universities of Wisconsin regents voted to eliminate UW-Milwaukee’s College of General Studies, citing financial pressures as it lays off 32 tenured faculty members in a first-of-its-kind move for the system. Two UW-Milwaukee faculty members at the forefront of the debate weigh in.
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Therapy dogs in De Pere schools
We talk to two principals in the De Pere school district who are leading efforts to incorporate district-owned therapy dogs in their schools.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jenny Higgins Guest
- Kathleen Dolan Guest
- Nicholas Fleisher Guest
- Luke Herlache Guest
- Andy Bradford Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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