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Monday 7/24/23: Violence against transgender women, Waukesha County housing, Maternity Metrix app, '100 Things To Do In Wisconsin Before You Die'

Today on Lake Effect, we speak with a group of Black transgender women about the impact violence against transgender people has on their lives. Then, we look at how a lack of affordable housing is affecting Waukesha County. We learn about a new app called Maternity Metrix, a perinatal pocket guide. Plus, look at some fun things to do in Wisconsin that are a bit off the beaten path.

Guests:

  • Vogue McKinney, Demi Jo Carr, & Sevyn Lockett
  • Joe Peterangelo, senior researcher with the Wisconsin Policy Forum
  • AkkeNeel Talsma, associate professor at the college of nursing at UW-Milwaukee
  • Dannelle Gay, author of 100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Before You Die