Wisconsin has a long history as a destination for bicycling, but it has dropped a few spots in this year’s ranking of bike-friendly states. We discuss the cause of the drop, and how it could be reversed. We also learn what life is like for a prominent Wisconsin DJ, and talk to a political reporter about Bernie Sanders’ surprise success in the Wisconsin Democratic Convention straw poll this weekend. Then, we get a report on the state’s oil train emergency response program.
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Bernie Sanders Closes In On Hillary Clinton In Wisconsin Straw Poll
In a straw poll at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention, delegates favored Hillary Clinton for president, but not by much. Clinton finished with 49 percent of the vote, while Bernie Sanders took 41 percent.
Hillary Clinton is still polling strongly among democrats nationally, but this could be a sign that she is not attracting the progressive crowd that has shown enthusiasm for politicians like Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren.
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Wisconsin Life: DJ Life
In today’s Wisconsin Life, we talk to an internationally touring DJ about how the art form has evolved over the years.
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Wisconsin Is Losing Its Bicycle Reputation
The League of American Bicyclists just released their national rankings of the most bicycle-friendly states, and Wisconsin fell from number two to number nine. The Executive Director of the Wisconsin Bike Federation discusses why Wisconsin is losing its national biking reputation, just in time for Wisconsin Bike Week.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Jonathan Topaz Guest
- Nick Nice Guest
- Dave Cieslewicz Guest
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