The head of Wisconsin’s manufacturing lobby group weighs in on Trump’s tariffs. Then, we learn about how an anti-hazing law is affecting college campuses in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to a professor about how citizen science has affected Wisconsin crane populations.
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Wisconsin’s manufacturing group on Trump’s trade war
Last week, President Trump placed tariffs on most of the world, to stop what he calls “plundering” the United States has experienced for decades. The head of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce offers insight on how the tariffs will affect Wisconsin.
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How Wisconsin campuses react to new anti-hazing law
Late last year, former President Biden signed the first federal law aimed at reducing hazing on college campuses. We talk with the head of a hazing prevention group and Marquette University’s Sorority and Fraternity Life coordinator about how the new law is affecting Wisconsin schools.
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Wisconsin takes part in Annual Midwest Crane Count
On April 12, hundreds of volunteers from more than 60 counties around Wisconsin will visit local wetlands and birding spots to collect data about sandhill and whooping cranes. An environmental studies professor tells us how Wisconsin became a hub for cranes and why citizen science matters.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Richelle Wilson Interviewer
- Kurt Bauer Guest
- Sarah Johannes Guest
- Todd Shelton Guest
- Paul Robbins Guest
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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