Nonprofits discuss dwindling federal funds. Then, scientists explain developing treatments that hope to change the outcome of complicated pregnancies. Plus, a Wisconsin Life on being a first-time father. Also, a man dives deep into the state’s waterways to clean up — and make content for YouTube.
Featured in this Episode
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Federal funds from Victims of Crime Act decreasing
Representatives from Judicare Legal Aid and The Rainbow Project discuss next steps for their organizations as federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act continues to dry up.
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New primate research suggests prenatal placenta treatments could have lifelong benefits for babies
The placenta is an organ that grows during pregnancy and is often considered medical waste after childbirth, when it is usually discarded. We talk to scientists who research how placenta-targeted treatments could be used to help lower risk of premature delivery.
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Wisconsin Life
An episode of Wisconsin Life explores the highs of being a new father.
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Ed the Diver cleans up Wisconsin waterways
A Wisconsin man is working to clean up Wisconsin’s waterways — and building an online audience as he does it. We talk with Ed the Diver about his search for trash, treasure and lost items in Wisconsin’s rivers and lakes.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Sharyl Kato Guest
- Megan Lee Guest
- Helen Jones Guest
- Jenna Schmidt Guest
- Ed Bieber Guest
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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