A dairy farmer tells us about his collection that started as a distraction and grew into something much bigger. Wisconsin’s amphibians are on the move. We’ll find out if their migrations are different in this time of reduced travel. And we discuss two recent incidents in which Black men were victimized, with one being killed by police.
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Wisconsin Dairy Farmer Collecting Rare And Unique Farm Items Of The Past
After a back surgery, a Wisconsin dairy farmer found himself with a lot of free time. To manage, he found himself browsing eBay and discovering collections of rare and old dairy memorabilia. We talk with him about his now very sizable collection.
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Annual Amphibian Migration Amid A Pandemic
Each spring many of Wisconsin’s salamanders make their annual journey to the pond to lay eggs. Heavy car traffic can negatively influence this migration and harm the future of entire species. We discuss what we know about these migrations with a DNR amphibian expert and learn how humans can help.
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Reacting To The Death Of George Floyd While In Minneapolis Police Custody
The mayor of Minneapolis is calling for charges against the police officer who kneeled on the neck of a man who died after being restrained. We discuss the incident, the violent protests that followed and where we go from here.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Ed Larson Guest
- Rori Paloski Guest
- Chad Dion Lassiter Guest
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