The relative of surfing legend Tom Blake tells us about his life, which is also the subject of a new Washburn Area Historical Society Museum exhibit. Then we talk with a state Republican lawmaker about the results of an election audit that found no widespread voter fraud in 2020. And we discuss why there hasn’t been an updated international space treaty for decades, and why there really ought to be a new one.
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One of the forefathers of surfing was from… Wisconsin?
A new exhibit at the Washburn Area Historical Society Museum celebrates one of the most legendary surfers of all time, who influenced the establishment and style of the sport: Tom Blake. Blake just so happened to be from Wisconsin. Blake’s nephew joins the program to talk about his uncle’s legacy.
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Co-chair of Legislature's Joint Audit Committee discusses findings of nonpartisan election audit
The Legislative Audit Bureau found no widespread voter fraud or wrongdoing in its recently released review of the 2020 election in Wisconsin. We discuss the findings, and recommendations made in the report, with one of the Republican lawmakers who ordered the audit.
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The next race for space: war and commerce
America’s reliance on satellites makes it especially susceptible when it comes to military — and economic — dominance in space. That’s according to our guest, who’s interviewed space and security experts about the current state of the space race.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Tom Blake Guest
- Samantha Kerkman Guest
- Rachel Riederer Guest
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