This Week In Washington, DNR And Wisconsin’s Environmental Ethic

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The state Department of Natural Resources will have a reduced presence at this year’s state fair, one of the decisions our guest historian points to as evidence of a retreat from public outreach. He talks about the history of conservation in Wisconsin and why he’s concerned with the direction the state’s environment is taking today. We also check in on the biggest political stories of the week, including reports of last year’s meeting between Trump campaign officials and a Russian lawyer.

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  • Historian: DNR Not Upholding State's Conservation History

    The state Department of Natural Resources will have a reduced presence at this year’s state fair. It’s one of the decisions our guest points to in saying that the DNR is failing in its duty to promote and protect the state’s environment. He talks about Wisconsin’s rich conservation history and the concerns he has about state policy today.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Paul Singer Guest
  • John Gurda Guest