State of the Union, a state Supreme Court candidate, Badger football, and bees

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President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union Address to a divided Congress Tuesday night. We look at the major themes of the speech and the rhetoric of the President. We also talk with Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Everett Mitchell. And we find out why new coach Luke Fickell has fans excited about Badger Football. Plus, an etymologist explains the dangers of our biggest misconceptions about bees.

Featured in this Show

  • Analyzing the political rhetoric from Biden's second State of the Union address

    President Biden gave his second State of the Union address. A political rhetoric professor joins us to discuss the major themes and messaging from the speech.

  • State Supreme Court candidate conversations: Everett Mitchell

    As part of our series of interviews with candidates for state Supreme Court, Judge Everett Mitchell joins us to talk about the race and the top issues facing the court in the future.

  • Why the start of the Luke Fickell era has Wisconsin Badgers football fans excited

    New Wisconsin Badgers head football coach Luke Fickell has brought a lot of energy to the program with his coaching staff and transfer acquisitions. A sports reporter explains how Fickell has generated so much excitement in the offseason.

  • Why honeybees eclipsed native bees in environmental campaigns

    There are about four thousand species of bee native to the U.S. Not a single one of those species produces honey. So why have honeybees been the focus of so many conservation efforts? An etymologist explains.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Allison Prasch Guest
  • Everett Mitchell Guest
  • Jake Kocorowski Guest
  • Rich Hatfield Guest

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