Maui wildfires, History of professional football

Air Date:
Heard On Central Time
Postcard with "Packerland U.S.A." written on it and photos of prominent attractions around 1957 in Green Bay
This postcard has “Packerland U.S.A.” written on it and includes photos of prominent attractions around 1957 in Green Bay, Wis.: Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers; the Brown County Arena; the airport; and the harbor. Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society

A UW-Madison wildfire expert details the possible causes of the deadly fire in Maui and the impact climate change has on these disasters. Then, we talk to the author a new book detailing the origins of professional football.

Featured in this Show

  • Maui wildfires deadliest in over a century

    The Maui wildfires are the deadliest in more than a century. An expert explains their cause and how climate change contributes to increased risk of wildfires.

  • How professional football got its start in America

    Our guest wrote a new book that tells the origin story of professional football, including family member who snapped the ball for what would be the first-ever forward pass by a professional player.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Volker Radeloff Guest
  • Gregg Ficery Guest

Related Stories