We explore the stakes of Sarah Palin’s libel lawsuit against the New York Times. Then, we hear Midwest-inspired poems from a Wisconsin native. Later, an ice boater shares what it’s like to sail in the winter.
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What's at stake in Sarah Palin's libel lawsuit against The New York Times
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin recently took the stand in a libel lawsuit she’s bringing against The New York Times. We’ll break down the latest, and talk about what the jury’s decision could mean for journalism.
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Poems inspired by the Midwest, the pandemic, and the natural world
A Wisconsin native share’s about her latest book of poetry inspired the natural world and this moment in history, which also hearkens back to being raised in and around Midwestern cities.
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Slippery sailing: Ice boater on windy winter sport
Ice boating can be traced back to 2,000 BCE, where hints of the sport were found in present-day Scandinavia. A leader in the ice boating community tells us why hard water sailing continues to captivate his attention.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Enrique Armijo Guest
- Janet Ruth Heller Guest
- Daniel Hearn Guest
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