A reporter and a letter carrier discuss how changes to the U.S. Postal Service could affect Wisconsin. Then, LGBTQ advocates explain the fight against President Trump’s ban on gender affirming medical care for minors. And the newly appointed Grant and Clark County sheriffs talk about their goals.
Featured in this Episode
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Trump administration talks of privatizing USPS met with outcry, planned protests
President Donald Trump has floated sweeping changes to the U.S. Postal Service, including privatization or creating a “merger” with the Commerce Department. A writer for The Atlantic and a Wisconsin letter carrier share how such moves could affect Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate profile
The April 1 election will decide the ideological balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In the second of two profiles on the candidates, WPR looks at former Wisconsin attorney general Brad Schimel, who is now a circuit court judge in Waukesha County.
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Gender-affirming healthcare lawsuit update
A staff attorney at Lambda Legal and a local LGBTQ advocate explain a lawsuit filed against President Trump for halting funding for gender-affirming healthcare for people under 19.
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New sheriffs talk about the challenges facing Grant and Clark counties
The Grant County sheriff and the Clark County sheriff are a few months into their appointments. We explore staffing and mental health needs in the community. Plus, we hear their views on immigration enforcement.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dawn Ahnen Guest
- Russell Berman Host
- Nora Huppert Guest
- Elise Kehle Guest
- Kerry Kirn Guest
- Craig Reukauf Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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