We break down the numbers in a new study of PFAS chemicals in Wisconsinites and its health effects. We also learn about a collection of items from political conventions at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Plus, Superior residents talk about their effort to put up a historical marker to remember the sinking of the Edmund Fitgzerald.
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Study measures prevalence of PFAS in Wisconsinites
Research from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health finds that while PFAS chemicals are in most Wisconsin residents, with older white men who eat locally-caught fish having the highest levels. A senior data scientist tells us what this research does and doesn’t mean for forever chemical exposure in food.
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State Historical Society preserving items from party conventions
The Wisconsin Historical Society is collecting memorabilia from this year’s Republican and Democratic conventions to expand its collection of political items. We learn more about the project and what it hopes to preserve.
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Superior residents work to honor those lost in Edmund Fitzgerald sinking
Superior was the last port that the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald docked before sinking in a storm on Nov. 10, 1975. We talk with a community group in Superior that is working to create a historical marker for the 29 people killed in the shipwreck.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Amy Schultz Guest
- Jenny Van Sickle Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Abbie Norderhaug Guest
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