Why Bland Beer Is Still King, NCAA Pledges Reform After A Year Of Scandals, Should The State Treasurer Office Be Eliminated?

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Despite the explosion of microbreweries and stocking of craft beer at most grocery stores, only 1 out of 8 Americans are actually drinking it. We hear more about the everlasting popularity of so-called “bland” beer from an expert. We also learn more about the NCAA coming back after scandals of the past year and examine both why we might and might not need a state treasurer position.

Featured in this Show

  • 'Bland Beers' Are Still King

    There are now more than 6,000 craft breweries in the United States. But despite how that looks… Americans’ taste in beer hasn’t really changed. The best-selling beers in America are still Bud Light, Coors Light and Miller Lite. We talk to Ranjit Dighe about the persistence of “bland beers” in American taste.

  • NCAA Pledges Reforms After A Year Of Fraud And Scandals

    We talk to a reporter about the recent scandals and issues facing the NCAA, and it’s formation of a commission to address them.

  • Keep Or Kill The State Treasurer's Office?

    After passing the Legislature in consecutive sessions, Wisconsin voters will decide next week whether to eliminate or save the state treasurer’s office. We hear from current treasurer Matt Adamczyk about his push to do away with the position. Then, former treasurer Jack Voight makes the case for keeping the office.

Episode Credits

  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Chris Malina Host
  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Gretchen Brown Producer
  • Karl Christenson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Ranjit Dighe Guest
  • Jeremy Bauer-Wolf Guest
  • Matt Adamczyk Guest
  • Jack Voight Guest