According to national statistics, more than 54% of rural counties have no hospital-based obstetrics services, leaving 18 million reproductive-age rural women without access to care. Here in Wisconsin, there are twenty counties with no practicing OB-GYN. What are the consequences of these barriers to women’s health in rural areas? Today on the show, guest host […]
Sparse Justice for Immigrants
“You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided to you.” So goes the now-familiar Miranda rights read to people accused of a crime. But if you are an undocumented immigrant in the United States facing deportation, you might never hear those words. Even if you do […]
Wisconsin Assembly Passes “Born Alive” Bill
In May of 2019, eight states, including Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, Arkansas and Utah have passed laws banning abortions that occur in the first or second trimester. The rash of legislation is an apparently coordinated attack on abortion rights seeking to force a repeal of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision by the […]
Students and Tetrapak Man Team Up for the Climate
On March 15, 2019, thousands of students across the globe walked out of their schools as part of a global climate strike to protest their governments’ inaction on climate change. The protest included a strong showing from Wisconsin schools, as almost a thousand students descended on the Wisconsin Capitol. On Friday, May 24th, the Youth […]
The Most Narcissistic & Entitled Generation Ever!
This week on Mel & Floyd: Some Supreme Court History Courtesy of Mr. Smarty Pants; Mel Discusses Brokahontas’ Latest Personal Financial Disclosure; A Majority of ‘Muricans Surveyed Think Arabic Numbers Should Be Banned From Schools; Passersby were amazed at the unusually large amounts of blood; And Other Random Topics
The Affordable Housing Crisis in Madison
Over 50% of Madison residents are renters, and over 13,000 households are paying more than half of their monthly income in rent—and that’s not counting Madison’s student population of 40,000. What can be done about this? Today on the show, guest host Brenda Konkel hosts a vital conversation about affordable housing with Olivia Parry, senior […]
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