Ongoing Russia Probes, Silvopasture Integrates Livestock And Forestry, Japanese Cooking

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We get the latest on the complex and rapidly-evolving investigations in to Russian meddling in the 2016 US elections and possible collusion with Trump campaign and administration officials. A new agricultural practice that brings together pasturelands, forests, and livestock is gaining popularity in Wisconsin. A guest talks about what “silvopasture” is and why more farmers are using it. Japanese cooking may seem like a daunting task, but our Food Friday guest begs to differ. She lived in Japan for two years, and joins us to share a few of the easy, home-style recipes she’s learned.

Featured in this Show

  • The Latest Developments In Congressional Probes Into Russian Meddling

    We get the latest on the House and Senate investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election, possible collusion between Trump campaign and administration staffers and Russian officials, and former national security adviser Michael Flynn’s offer to testify before congressional committees in exchange for immunity.

  • Silvopasture In Wisconsin

    We talk to an expert about silvopasture, an agroforestry practice that integrates livestock, forage production, and forestry as a land-management system; and why the practice is gaining popularity in Wisconsin.

  • Japanese Home-Style Cooking

    An American who lived in Japan for two years with her Japanese husband, turns on its head the notion that cooking Japanese is hard to do. She shares recipes for fun meals like Okonomiyaki (“As You Like It” Savory Pancakes) and Special Pork and Sesame Ramen Noodle Soup.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Karl Christenson Producer
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Caroun Demirjian Guest
  • Diane Mayerfeld Guest
  • Amy Kaneko Guest

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