An investigative immigration reporter explains some of the different threads around what is happening with an increase in immigrants at the U.S. southern border and how the Biden administration is handling the situation. Then we talk with a Sheboygan reporter about the cultural landscape object that is the Wisconsin water tower. And we go deep into the state’s wooded history for a lesson in lumberjack lore.
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Increase In Migrants At Southern Border Tests Biden Administration
The number of migrant children in the custody of U.S. authorities has tripled in the past two weeks, part of a new surge of immigration at the southern border. We talk with an immigration reporter about what’s behind the increase, what conditions at detention facilities look like, and how President Biden is responding.
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A Celebration Of Wisconsin's Water Towers
Yes, water towers have their functional purposes, but according to our guest, they have plenty more to offer — like hometown pride. We take a look at the towers dotting Wisconsin’s landscape and what they say about our communities.
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The Legends Of Wisconsin's Lumberjack Era
We journey to Wisconsin’s lumberjack history and learn about some of the era’s legendary creatures, myths and folklore.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Dara Lind Guest
- AnnMarie Hilton Guest
- Chad Lewis Guest
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