We talk about how Wisconsin food banks are being affected by federal funding cuts. Then, we talk with the author of a new book on the rise of sports betting in the U.S. And, we hear about an artistic woodworking program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Food banks hit with federal funding cuts
Food banks across America, including Wisconsin, are feeling the effects of federal funding cuts. Earlier this year, the Trump administration eliminated about $1 billion in funding to help schools and pantries source local food. We check in with two Wisconsin organizations.
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A look at the rise of sports betting
Sports gambling has skyrocketed since a 2018 Supreme Court decision gave states power to legalize it. We talk to the author of “Losing Big: America’s Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling” about what he calls this “new chapter” in American gambling and what’s at stake for athletes, fans and bettors.
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Artistic woodworking at UW-Madison
UW-Madison has one of the few artistic woodworking programs in the country. The program’s leader, Katie Hudnall uses reclaimed wood to craft pieces that tell a story. Hudnall talks about the program and the “language of woodworking.”
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Matt Stienstra Guest
- Leslie Huber Guest
- Jonathan D. Cohen Guest
- Katie Hudnall Guest
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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