A UW scientist explains the repercussions of President Trump shelving the National Nature Assessment. Then, a mother and a psychiatrist explain the consequences of a lack of youth mental health services. Then, a children’s book author and illustrator on their new book about John Lewis.
Featured in this Episode
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President Trump shelves study on health of lands, water and wildlife
President Donald Trump ended a first-of-its-kind assessment of America’s wildlife, water and lands by executive order. The project’s director described it as “too important to die.” A contributor from UW-Madison tells us about the effort and its importance.
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When children are at their breaking point
Wisconsin kids are hospitalized for mental health concerns at four times the national average. But children here have few emergency treatment options available to them. We speak with a mother who has suffered from a lack of emergency services and a local psychiatrist.
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'Unstoppable' John Lewis
John Lewis took on many fights in his legendary career as a civil rights leader and congressman. A new children’s book describes one of his early battles — to ensure everyone had access to a library card. The author and the illustrator of “Unstoppable John” talk about how Lewis inspired them.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Steve Carpenter Guest
- Julie Elfers Guest
- Dr. Tony Thrasher Guest
- Jerry Jordan Guest
- Pat Zietlow Miller Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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