First, we learn about the effects of lead contamination in Milwaukee’s schools. Then, the president of Beloit College talks about efforts to expand the school’s athletics and the financial challenges it faces. Then, a book explores questions of identity among two fictional “snowbirds.”
Featured in this Episode
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Lead contamination closes Milwaukee schools
We talk with activists from Lead-Safe Schools MKE about how lead contamination closed a school in Milwaukee and what needs to happen to protect children.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate profile
The April 1 election will decide the ideological balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In the first of two stories about the candidates, WPR has this profile of Dane County Judge Susan Crawford.
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Beloit College absorbs Northland hockey program
After Northland College in Ashland announced it would be closing its doors this year, Beloit College said it would be taking over its ice hockey program. We talk with the head of Beloit College about expanding school athletics and the financial challenges facing private universities.
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New book 'The Snowbirds' probes questions of identity for Wisconsinites
Madison author Christina Clancy writes about people discovering who they are and what home means to them. Her newest novel, “The Snowbirds,” is set in both Madison and Palm Springs, California, published during this year’s snowbird season.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Kristen Payne Guest
- Ron Jansen Guest
- Eric Boynton Guest
- Christina Clancy Guest
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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