Two Assembly Republicans react to Gov. Tony Evers’ budget changes for Wisconsin prisons. We also learn about dental therapy, a new profession in the state. Then, we learn about efforts to make Interchange Theater Coop in Milwaukee more inclusive and talk with its education director.
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Assembly Republicans explain how they want to change Wisconsin prisons
Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal calls for sweeping changes to Wisconsin prisons, including tearing down a 127-year-old prison in Green Bay and turning the 1858 Waupun prison into a vocational training center. Two Assembly Republicans react to these proposals and explain their priorities.
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Wisconsin’s first dental therapy degree program hopes to help rectify worker shortage
We check in with Northcentral Technical College on its goal of helping populate “dental deserts” in Wisconsin by training licensed dental therapists in a new degree program.
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Diversifying improv
We learn how the Interchange Theater Coop in Milwaukee recently launched a New Voices scholarship program aimed at diversifying the largely white art form.
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Long-form improv in Milwaukee
We speak with the Interchange Theater Coop’s education director about long-form improv.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Dean Kaufert Guest
- Jesse James Guest
- Laura Ahonen Guest
- Vince Figueroa Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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