Cooking to reduce waste, Elections administrator debate

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This week’s Food Friday focuses on reducing waste in our cooking. Then, a reporter and a political scientist bring us up to date on the legislative battle over the leader of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Featured in this Show

  • Food Friday: Cooking and reducing food waste

    Our guests help us learn to problem-solve after over-buying or under-using our food from the grocery store or farmers market.

  • Wisconsin Senate votes to remove Meagan Wolfe — But was it legal to?

    On Thursday, the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted to remove Meagan Wolfe as the Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator. Democratic state Attorney General Josh Kaul said they lacked the legal authority to go ahead with the vote. We talk with a WPR reporter about the story, and a political scientist and legal expert helps us understand Kaul’s objections.

Episode Credits

  • Dean Knetter Host
  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Irene Li Guest
  • Mei Li Guest
  • Anya van Wagtendonk Guest
  • Eric Kasper Guest

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