There was a heartbreaking fire in Milwaukee on Mother's Day which claimed five lives due to the absence of sprinkler systems in older apartment buildings. The conversation shifts to policy, questioning the state's priorities under Speaker Robin Voss, who opposes mandatory retrofits citing cost concerns, while ignoring the human cost. The episode also highlights funding threats to Head Start programs, exacerbated by cuts to child care support, revealing a stark landscape where political agendas prioritize landlords over tenants, and budget surpluses overshadow essential public safety and child welfare needs.

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