We talk with a member of the Governor’s broadband task force about hurdles to more people adopting the service. Then we discuss the tricky balance between managing pests and promoting pollinators. And a disabled UW student and advocate reflects on Disability Pride Month coming to a close.
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Goal of internet for all can’t be achieved without adoption affordability and digital literacy, task force says
This week the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access released its annual report for achieving the state’s goal of ‘internet for all.’ A focus area this year: adoption. If people have access to the technology at their home, but without affordability, digital literacy and adoption, will they use it ? The task force says no.
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3-way GOP primary
We learn about the race for Green Bay’s 8th Congressional district.
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Agricultural insecticides contribute to declining butterfly population
New research shows agricultural insecticides contributing to the Midwest’s declining butterfly population. One of the authors talks about the findings as a Wisconsin professor details additional factors. Plus, we dive further into balancing agricultural pest management and natural species.
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Celebrating disability pride in Wisconsin
Wisconsin officially recognizes July as Disability Pride Month. We hear from attendees at a Disability Pride Fest. We also chat with a UW-Madison student who has made it her mission to advocate for people with disabilities on campus and across the state. We talk with the her about her experience as a disabled student and advocate.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Gail Huycke Guest
- Karen Oberhauser Guest
- Scott Swinton Guest
- Brelynn Bille Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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