We learn about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Yooper culture, and how President Donald Trump’s Wisconsin approval numbers don’t quite match with strong economic indicators. We also discuss potential changes to concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, in Wisconsin.
Featured in this Show
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How Yooper Culture And Language Came To Be
One of the most identifiable characteristics about life in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is the English dialect. We discuss how “Yooperese” emerged, how it’s portrayed in the media and tourism, and what it says about life in the U.P.
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Positive Economic Numbers Not Boosting Trump Approval Rating In Wisconsin
Despite strong economic indicators, President Trump’s approval rating hasn’t improved much in Wisconsin. We look at how the economy has helped or hurt past presidential candidates, and how it’s shaping Trump’s re-election campaign.
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Looking At CAFO Oversight In Wisconsin
The number of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, in the state has been growing over the years. We talk to a WisContext editor about what oversight of these operations exist, and what changes could be coming.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Kathryn Remlinger Guest
- Craig Gilbert Guest
- Will Cushman Guest
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