First, the Wisconsin insurance commissioner explains how the federal debate over health care subsidies could affect people in Wisconsin. Then, we learn how data centers work. And a new documentary follows a group of Japanese Packers fans to Lambeau Field.

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How ACA subsidies could affect Wisconsinites

On Capitol Hill, lawmakers have shut down the government as they debate whether to extend subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, a program that insures roughly 24 million nationwide. Wisconsin’s insurance commissioner explains how insurers and consumers could be affected.

The basics of data centers

More than 40 data center projects are being developed in Wisconsin. A computer science professor explains what data centers actually do, then an engineering professor describes how much energy they use and how they could impact Wisconsin’s electrical grid.

Wisconsin Life: Taking on an accent

How do you travel halfway around the world and still feel connected to home? For WPR’s Carina Abrego-Koch of Green Bay, she listened to the sound of her own voice — and the voice of someone she loves — while on a trip to London.

New film follows Packers superfans from Tokyo to Titletown

A documentary premiering next week follows Japanese Packers superfans as they travel from Tokyo to Lambeau Field. The film’s director and a subject of the film join us.

Episode Credits

Rob Ferrett Host

Kate Archer Kent Host

Nathan Houdek Guest

Rick Bingen Guest

Line Roald Guest

Ty Morse Guest

Craig Benzine Guest

Royce Podeszwa Producer

Lorin Cox Producer

Trevor Hook Producer

Tyler Ditter Technical Director

Sarah Hopefl Technical Director

Brad Kolberg Technical Director

Dean Knetter Executive Producer

Tim Peterson Managing Producer

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