We look at how a severe short of child care workers is affecting the state. Then, we look at Kamala Harris’ standing among Black voters. Then, we check Wisconsin’s infrastructure report card. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, a festival in Superior devoted to a bird that steals.
Featured in this Episode
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Childcare in Wisconsin struggles to meet need
The state Department of Children and Families found that nearly 60 percent of child care providers are operating below capacity, mainly due to staffing challenges. A New Glarus-based childcare provider and a childcare researcher explain the state of the child care industry.
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How Wisconsin's Black voters are leaning
Some Black voters, especially Black men, were trending toward Trump in opinion polls for most of the year. We look at whether the elevation of Kamala Harris as nominee has helped Democrats stop their slide among Black voters.
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Wisconsin gets graded on infrastructure
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers releases a report card for Wisconsin’s infrastructure, grading its roads, bridges and water systems. We look at how the state performed.
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Wisconsin Life
In the early 1940s, many women stepped up to the plate to become professional baseball players after most men were drafted to serve in World War II. Heewone Lim brings us the story of the players on the Racine Belles and specifically, their uniform.
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Birding for parasitic jaegers
A group of birders is gathering for its annual trip to Wisconsin Point for Jaeger Fest to see parasitic jaegers and other rare birds. We learn more about the event and the birds they’ve seen over the years in northern Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Paula Drew Guest
- Corrine Hendrickson Guest
- Ken Mika Guest
- Tom Schultz Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
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