Experts Expect Another Low Deer Hunting Season In Wisconsin, Wisconsin Mastadon’s Anniversary, Milwaukee’s Bureau Of African American Affairs

Air Date:
Heard On Central Time

A writer believes factors like a complacent media and an indifferent Congress have led to an imaginary democracy in America. He joins us to discuss his argument, and tells us what he thinks needs to change. We also look at the history of Wisconsin’s Boaz Mastodon fossil, which has been on display for 100 years, and we talk to an outdoors reporter about why experts expect another low gun deer season in the state.

Featured in this Show

  • Experts Expect Another Low Gun Deer Season In Wisconsin

    Wisconsin’s gun deer season opened on Saturday. Some experts expect 2015 to be another low year of deer harvest. The Department of Natural Resources reports that last year had the lowest number of gun deer license sales since 1976. 2014 saw the smallest harvest in 31 years. We talk to an outdoors reporter about why there’s been waning interest in deer hunting in Wisconsin.

  • UW Marks 100 Years Of Iconic Boaz Mastedon

    The Boaz Mastedon has been on display at the University of Wisconsin for 100 years and geologists are still discovering new information about its provenance. Curator Carrie Eaton shares her finds.

  • Milwaukee County Launches Bureau Of African American Affairs

    Earlier this month, the Milwaukee County Board unanimously approved the creation of a Bureau of African American Affairs to address racial inequity and segregation in the region. Author of the legislation, Khalif Rainey, discusses.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Patrick Durkin Guest
  • Carrie Eaton Guest
  • Khlaif Rainey Guest

Related Stories