Union bargaining rights restored, More sports betting, The return of the Guerrilla Cookie

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This file photo taken Feb. 17, 2011 shows protestors of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's bill to eliminate collective bargaining rights for many state workers
This file photo taken Feb. 17, 2011 shows protestors of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s bill to eliminate collective bargaining rights for many state workers packing the rotunda at the State Capitol in Madison, Wis. AP File Photo/Andy Manis

We discuss the implications of a Dane County judge’s decision that several sections of Wisconsin’s controversial law known as Act 10 are unconstitutional. Then, we discuss sports betting, both offline and online. And the legendary Guerrilla Cookie returns.

Featured in this Episode

  • Dane County judge overturns more of Wisconsin’s Act 10

    We talk with a professor and vice president of a Wisconsin teacher’s union about how updating state collective bargaining laws could benefit different unions across the state.

  • Rise in sports betting concerns Wisconsin therapists, advocates

    Adults are expected to bet around $35 billion this football season, according to the American Gaming Association. This comes as one of Wisconsin’s gambling helplines reports that calls are set to increase this year. An advocate and a therapist give insight into what has changed since sports gambling was legalized in 2018. 

  • Wisconsin Life

    We hear a story about a proud moment in parenthood.

  • Return of the Guerrilla Cookie

    A Brodhead-area nonprofit is bringing back a famous Madison cookie to raise money for conservation efforts. We talk to a leader of the Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy about the story of the Guerrilla Cookie.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jon Shelton Guest
  • Munther Barakat Guest
  • Rose Blozinski Guest
  • Steve Apfelbaum Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer
  • Avery Lea Rogers Producer
  • Trevor Hook Guest
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director