Speaking with the new supervisor of Wisconsin’s largest national forest, Wisconsin’s chief election official reflects on midterms

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A sign that says "VOTING ENTRANCE"
Voters walk to an early voting location Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at Waukesha City Hall. Angela Major/WPR

We begin by learning more about restoration of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest from the forest’s new supervisor. Then, the administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission answers questions on this week’s midterm elections.

Featured in this Show

  • New leadership oversees Wisconsin's largest national forest

    The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest covers more than 1.5 million acres of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. We hear from the new supervisor, who started in September, about her priorities, restoration updates and balancing recreation with preservation.

  • How the midterm election process played out in Wisconsin

    Two days after the midterms, a top official at the Wisconsin Elections Commission reflects on how voting went and what comes next: possible recounts in the close races and certification of the results.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Jen Youngblood Guest
  • Meagan Wolfe Guest