Articles by Frederica Freyberg

Series: Wisconsin Ag And Global Trade

The Effects Wisconsin Ginseng Producers Are Feeling From Trade Disputes With China

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, October 25, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Ongoing trade disputes with China are impacting many Wisconsin businesses, including ginseng producers. Wausau area farm owner Will Hsu describes how these farmers are navigating the turmoil in the export market.
Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

A Battle In Burnett County Over A Proposed Hog CAFO

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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, October 18, 2019 - 7:00pm
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A proposed CAFO in Burnett County is receiving pushback from local residents who say the large farm could have adverse effects on their community. WisContext associate editor Will Cushman discusses how the state of Wisconsin monitors and regulates odors emanating from CAFOs.

What Will The 2020 Democratic National Convention Mean For Milwaukee?

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, October 18, 2019 - 7:00pm
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As the presidential campaign heats up, the city of Milwaukee looks ahead to the 2020 Democratic National Convention, to be held in July. DNC host committee finance chair Alex Lasry discusses what the event means for the state and its anticipated economic impacts.
Series: The Dairy State Economy
Series: Wisconsin Ag And Global Trade
Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

'The Big Get Bigger And The Small Go Out': The Economic State Of Farming

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, October 4, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Facing low commodity prices, trade uncertainties and challenging weather, Wisconsin's farmers are struggling on multiple fronts. U.S. and state agriculture secretaries Sonny Perdue and Brad Pfaff share their perspectives on the state of small dairy farms and the industry as a whole.

Controversy In The Air: The Future Of F-35 Fighter Jets In Madison

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, September 27, 2019 - 7:00pm
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The U.S. Air Force is determining whether or not to base F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Madison. State Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, and Badger Air Community Council executive director Chris Arenz discuss the potential health and economic impacts of this decision.
Series: Challenges To Wisconsin's Rural Schools
Series: Disparities And Equity In Wisconsin

Why Did Wisconsin Students' Standardized Test Scores Slip In 2019?

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, September 27, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Statewide standardized test stores dropped slightly in Wisconsin in 2019. State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor discusses this decline, and elaborates on the variety of factors that affect the achievement of students and resources of teachers.

Why Vaping Became A Public Health Priority In Wisconsin, The US

Will Cushman
WisContext
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Rob Ferrett
Wisconsin Public Radio
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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 4:15pm
The stage had been set for a public health scare prompted by vaping long before July 2019, when health officials in Wisconsin announced a cluster of severe lung illnesses in eight otherwise healthy teens in the state.
Series: Health Insurance And The ACA

Why Do Wisconsinites Owe Billions In Unpaid Medical Bills?

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, September 20, 2019 - 7:00pm
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According to the Wisconsin Hospital Association, there are about $1.2 billion in unpaid medical bills in the state in 2019. ABC for Health executive director Bobby Peterson discusses the complexities of medical debt in Wisconsin.

What Will Dozens More County Prosecutors Mean For Wisconsin's Justice System?

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, September 20, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Wisconsin is funding more than 60 assistant district attorneys in 56 counties around the state. Wisconsin District Attorneys Association president Louis Molepske, who is the DA for Portage County, speaks to the effects of additional prosecutors in the criminal justice system.

Wisconsin Doctors At The Forefront Of Vaping Illness Investigation

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, September 20, 2019 - 7:00am
Wisconsin has so far seen 48 lung disease cases in 21 counties related to vaping. Dr. Michael Meyer, the head of the pediatric intensive care unit at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, describes how they connected these illnesses to vaping and their health impacts.