We look at what the state’s most recent K-12 test results can tell us about how school districts are performing. Plus, two crisis negotiators in Wisconsin share what goes into their jobs. We also talk with a perfumer about how to make a memorable perfume.
Featured in this Episode
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How Wisconsin schools fared in new state report cards
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released its annual school report cards measuring academic success across the state, showing sustained achievement year over year. An education policy analyst joins us to look at how Wisconsin schools are trending and what factors play into the report card results.
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Wisdom from police crisis negotiators
Police negotiators deal with people at their worst moments and try to defuse life-and-death standoffs. We talk with two Wisconsin police negotiators about their job and how their tactics can help anyone have difficult, stressful conversations.
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Wisconsin perfumer on the power of smell
Perfume expert discusses Miller High Life’s new “dive bar” fragrance, the power of scent to evoke memories and emotions, and what Wisconsin smells like.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Sara Shaw Guest
- Trevor Bilgo Guest
- Bradley Tatro Guest
- Kristi Moe Guest
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
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