The head of the state Department of Revenue explains how tax polices have changed. Then, UW-Madison researchers talk about the relationship between your microbiome and your brain. And a participant and organizer weigh in on the upcoming U.S. Biathlon Championships in Wisconsin.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin tax season updates with DOR Secretary
Tax season is underway. And this year marks the first year Wisconsin is eligible for the IRS’ Direct File free filing system. We talk with the head of the state Department of Revenue for a review of tax policy and changes for filers this year.
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Bacteria, our second brain
Two UW-Madison researchers discuss their research on the complex interactions between brain and the gut microbiome, including how gut bacteria affects addiction and autoimmunity.
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Wisconsin Life
People flocked to Prairie du Sac in mid-January for the annual Bald Eagle Watching Days. As Christina Lieffring tells us, it was an opportunity for people to see our national bird in the wild, one that was once dangerously close to extinction.
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U.S. Biathlon Championships in Wisconsin
Ariens Nordic Center in Brillion, Wisconsin is hosting the first-ever U.S. and North American biathlon masters championships this month. We talk to a participant and an organizer about what the sport entails and the importance of an event of this magnitude coming to the state.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- David Casey Guest
- Vanessa Sperandio Guest
- Maggie Alexander Guest
- Sean Becker Guest
- Gregg Pattison Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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