An astronomy magazine editor shares how to see the northern lights in Wisconsin. Then, we learn more about UW-Madison’s plant breeding program and research with a horticulture professor. Later, a financial analyst explores the ramifications of the ongoing student loan freeze and whether more debt could be forgiven.
Featured in this Show
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Seeing the aurora borealis in the Midwest
The northern lights aren’t just for the North Pole — sometimes, if you’re lucky, you can catch them in the Midwest, too. We learn how to see the northern lights in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan.
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Inside UW's Plant Breeding and Genetics Program
UW is on its way to building a new Plant Germplasm Research Facility. We learn about what the school’s plant breeding program does, and how this new building will further their goals.
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COVID freeze on student loan payments likely to continue
Student loan payments have been suspended for two years over two presidential administrations. The pause is likely to be extended again. A financial expert explains why the student loan freeze continues, and whether the Biden administration will take any steps to forgive the $1.6 trillion dollars Americans have in student loan debt.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- David Eicher Guest
- Irwin Goldman Guest
- Travis Hornsby Guest
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