Race For Governor Taking Shape, Predicting Tornadoes, Psychedelic Drug Research

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The sky can be seen behind Tony Evers as he speaks during a press conference.
Gov. Tony Evers speaks during a press conference Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Waukesha, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

Former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch announced her run for the Governor’s office last week. We look at how the race is shaping up so far. We also hear about new research that could help predict tornadoes and dangerous hail. Plus, the head of a UW-Madison center on the study of psychedelic drugs talks with us about his work.

Featured in this Show

  • How The 2022 Gubernatorial Race Is Shaping Up

    A political scientist brings us up to date on the 2022 governors race.

  • New Research Helps Predict Imminent Hail And Tornado Formation

    Figuring out whether a thunderstorm is going to produce large hail or a violent tornado may have gotten a little easier – and we can thank a University of Wisconsin-Madison scientist for it. We talk with him about his latest research.

  • Newly Established Research Center At UW-Madison To Be Home For Psychoactive Substance Studies

    UW-Madison is launching a new research center called the Transdisciplinary Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances to house their ongoing research and education efforts in psychedelic compounds. We talk with the founding director for more info.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Lilly Goren Guest
  • Leigh Orf Guest
  • Paul Hutson Guest