Wisconsin’s Presidential Race, Oil Industry Changes, Western Wildfires

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We look at how the race for president has changed with the Green Party ticket being kept off the ballot. Plus, wildfires have burned millions of acres in western states. We talk about how we can rethink management strategies in the future. We also hear about changes in the oil industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Featured in this Show

  • How The State Supreme Court's Green Party Ruling Affects The Presidential Race

    With the state Supreme Court keeping the Green Party presidential ticket off the November ballot, we look at the race for president in Wisconsin and the winners and losers of that decision.

  • Changing Economic Standing For Big Oil

    The coronavirus pandemic initially upended travel and caused the demand for oil to drop. In April the price of oil was less than zero. We speak with a national energy reporter about how the oil industry has fared the last few months and why “Big Oil” isn’t as big as it once was.

  • As Millions Of Acres Burn, Should We Consider New Ways To Manage Wildfires?

    Wildfires in California, Oregon, and Washington have burned millions of acres and killed more than 20 people. We talk with an expert on wildfires about what’s making this year so bad and how we can rethink prevention strategies for the future.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Charley Jacobs Guest
  • Dino Grandoni Guest
  • Stephen Pyne Guest