Holiday Broadcast: WHYsconsin: Camp Randall’s Civil War History, How To Dedicate Time To Friendships

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Lithograph of Camp Randall during the Civil War
Lithograph of Camp Randall, where the majority of Wisconsin’s soldiers were trained and mustered into the Union Army, and where several Confederate prisoners were held. (Wisconsin Historical Society)

Friendships are one of the great parts of life, but two best friends and co-hosts of the Call Your Girlfriend podcast say we may not be giving these relationships the time and energy they deserve. And, while you may not Camp Randall as the spot where the Badgers play, the site has a long history dating back to the Civil War. We examine its history in a WHYSconsin conversation. These conversations are part of a holiday broadcast from interviews that happened earlier in 2020.

Featured in this Show

  • WHYsconsin: Camp Randall's Civil War History & Modern Stadium Memories

    We answer a listener’s question about the role Camp Randall played in the Civil War, and then reflect on some memorable moments in the current Camp Randall stadium as the Badgers are about to open the 2020 season.

    This segment was inspired by an audience question as part of the WHYsconsin project. Submit your question at wpr.org/WHYsconsin and we might answer it in a future story.

  • Podcasters And Best Friends Say A Great Friendship Requires More Attention Than You Might Be Giving

    The creators of the podcast ‘Call Your Girlfriend’ take a close look at their decade-long friendship: talking about major fall outs, periods of growth, and the science of friendship in their new book. We talk with them about their biggest learning lessons and hear about important friendships in your lives.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Daniel Einstein Guest
  • Matt LePay Guest
  • Aminatou Sow Guest
  • Ann Friedman Guest

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