We learn how new restrictions on communications by federal health agencies could affect public health. Then, we look at how the ongoing bird flu epidemic is affecting farmers and whether it could surge. Then, we talk with a pianist inspired by Wisconsin’s landscape.
Featured in this Episode
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CDC blocked from sharing health data, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
The Trump administration’s communications freeze on federal health agencies has restricted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s scientific reports, which provide crucial health data. A Wisconsin member of the CDC editorial board explains how this could affect public health efforts.
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Proposal to ease regulatory burden for solar projects
As solar energy projects have expanded across Wisconsin, some in local communities have tried to stop large-scale solar farms from being built in rural areas. WPR reports on a new bill that would require local governments to approve solar or wind projects before state regulators.
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Monitoring the spread of bird flu
Millions of chickens around the country are becoming sick with avian flu. The epidemic is causing higher prices at grocery stores and restaurants. We talk with a UW-Madison scientist about what people need to know and how the epidemic can be contained.
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A new album about the Wisconsin landscape
A Milwaukee-based composer and pianist recently released her debut album, “When We Were Bears.” She explains how Wisconsin’s landscape and seasons inspired her compositions.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Dr. Patrick Remington Guest
- Peter Halfmann Guest
- Alicia Rytlewski Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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