We look at how food banks are responding to the increased demand for help. Then, how horses are helping veterans adjust to civilian life. Then, we talk with the author of the “Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership” about how to make the most of your car, especially if you’re on a budget.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin food banks confront growing need
Food banks in Wisconsin are seeing an increasing need from their community. We check in with food bank leaders from different areas of the state to find out what’s driving the demand and how they’re responding.
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How horses help veterans heal and transition back into civilian life
An equestrian center in Eau Claire won a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs to grow its veteran-focused equine therapy programs. We talk to a co-founder of Trinity Equestrian Center in Eau Claire as well as a local veteran who has benefitted from the therapy they provide. This episode contains discussion of mental health and suicide.
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Milwaukee-based automotive educator releases guide to car ownership
Chaya Milchtein of Milwaukee calls herself a “mechanic interpreter.” She uses her social media platform, Mechanic Shop Femme, to educate people about buying and maintaining a car to match their budgets and needs. She talks to us about her new book, “Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership.”
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Debbie Holzkamp Guest
- Rochelle Gamauf Guest
- Toni Mattson Guest
- John Sarafin Guest
- Chaya Milchtein Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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