We learn about the Main Street Agenda. Then, we explore the health risks of vaping and efforts to get young people to quit. Then, we talk to Mike McCabe about his new book, “Miracles Along County Q.”
Featured in this Episode
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Exploring the 'Main Street Agenda'
Ahead of the 2024 election, UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel are gathering input on how Wisconsin residents feel about a variety of policy issues. We talk with one of the project’s leaders about what they’re hearing.
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Gauging the suburban vote
In recent elections, Republicans have been losing votes in the suburbs where they typically dominated. We look at what the statewide election math looks like and what to expect in November.
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UW study considers heart rate of young adults who vape as potential part of intervention
We talk to one of the authors of a new study on how vaping affects heart rate and potential ways to help young people quit vaping.
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Novel depicts life in rural Wisconsin
A new novel by former Wisconsin Democracy Campaign executive director Mike McCabe showcases the social, political and economic dynamics of living in small-town Wisconsin. He joins us to share the story and the lessons he hopes it imparts on readers.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Susan Yackee Guest
- Megan Piper Guest
- Mike McCabe Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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