First, we learn more about President Donald Trump’s plan for new tariffs. Then, a professor and the new head of the Wisconsin Soybean Association discuss problems facing Wisconsin farmers. Later, a Milwaukee author revisits pop culture of the 90s and 2000s in a personal essay collection.
Featured in this Episode
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New and changing tariffs
We get updates on the new Trump administration’s plans to implement tariffs on goods from some of the United States’ biggest trading partners.
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Wisconsin Soybean growers face export concerns, examine cost saving measures
As the European Union seeks to block imports of U.S. soybean crops, due to pesticides, we explore growing concerns for Wisconsin farmers. The recently elected president of the Wisconsin Soybean Association joins us. Plus, we learn how soybean growers plan to cut back on farm costs this year.
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Milwaukee author explores his life in pop culture moments
A new essay collection by a Milwaukee born-and-bred author looks at intersection of Black and queer identities with historical moments in pop culture. The author shares his thoughts on growing up in Wisconsin, Angelina Jolie, the brilliance of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” being different and more.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Nithya Nagarajan Guest
- Steven Deller Guest
- Shawn Conley Guest
- Doug Rebout Guest
- Ira Madison III Guest
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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