We examine at how Wisconsin’s tax burden hit an all-time low and what it means. Then, we look at how a Black Earth church has hired a nurse to help its congregation. Then, we read letters a soldier wrote home to Wisconsin during World War II.
Featured in this Episode
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Tax burden hits all-time low for Wisconsinites
A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows that the amount of taxes paid as a percentage of income has been steadily declining in Wisconsin and is at an all time low, even below the national average. A UW-Madison expert on public finance explains what this means.
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Wisconsin church hires its first licensed practical nurse minister
We talk with the licensed practical nurse minister and well as the pastor for Vermont Lutheran Church in Black Earth, Wisconsin about the new ways they can help the congregation.
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New book collects letters one Madison soldier wrote home during World War II
“World War II Dispatches to Madison” tells the story of a soldier in the European Theater of Operations from 1943 to 1945. The author who compiled the letters in a book explains what people can learn from one soldier’s wartime experience.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Ross Milton Guest
- Hannah Clingman Guest
- Rev. Rebecca Clancy Guest
- Danelle Gay Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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