President Obama recently designated the Stonewall Inn as a national monument, and there’s a push across the country to write major LGBT sites into American history. Our guest talks about some of the major events and sites being considered. We also discuss how to care for pets on the Fourth of July, and look at a Wisconsin preserve that resembles a desert.
Featured in this Show
-
Pet Safety Tips For Independence Day
The Fourth of July, while fun for many people, can be quite frightening for pets. Karen Sparapani, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission, joins us to talk about the best way to keep your furry friends safe on this holiday.
-
Believe It Or Not, A Slice Of Desert Exists In Wisconsin
The desert might be the last thing anyone associates Wisconsin with, but believe it or not, there’s one state natural area that features plenty of desert-like features. We hear more about the Spring Green Preserve, and what can be found there.
-
Writing LGBT Americans Back Into History
We learn about recent efforts to highlight sites and stories that are significant to LGBT history, as well as to put gay Americans and their stories back into the nation’s narrative.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Karen Sparapani Guest
- Hannah Spaul Guest
- Lisa Lednicer Guest
- R. Richard Wagner Guest
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2024, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
