Joel Charles
A Big, Bold Step Toward Cleaner Air (1st Hour)
We’ll review some positive environmental news, as the EPA reduces the allowable amount of the kind of air pollution that’s especially small and especially harmful. And Republican legislators do an about-face and approve new maps proposed by Gov. Tony Evers—but is it a trap?
Iowa’s Sad Slide for Women (Hour 2)
In the middle of the night Tuesday, Iowa Republicans rushed through a near-total abortion ban. We’ll talk to an obstetrician-gynecologist there about the impact on her patients. Also, a family physician from the Kickapoo Valley tells us how everyone can play a direct role in making sure new pollution standards for power plants and vehicles are not weakened by industry lobbyists.
Beware of Pregnancy “Centers” (Hour 2)
Crisis Pregnancy Centers claim to be an alternative for women, but medical professionals caution that they fall short in some important areas. Also, our Hometown Health segment discusses how a changing climate is a public health issue.
