We talk to a retired UW-Madison biochemist about how his discoveries led to Cologuard and other health screening technology. Then, we talk to a veteran county fair judge. Then, we revisit a conversation about the history of fairs in Wisconsin.
Featured in this Episode
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How a UW-Madison researcher’s discoveries led to life-saving biotechnology
Basic research conducted at UW-Madison led to diagnostic tests for colon cancer and HPV. Retired biochemistry professor James Dahlberg and Morgridge Institute for Research CEO Brad Schwartz join us to talk about the importance of curiosity-driven research.
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County fairs through the eyes of a veteran judge of contest entries
Summer is county fair season. And in addition to being fun, fairs are where people have their talent evaluated and recognized. Joining us is veteran county fair judge Becky Gutzman, a retired extension educator for UW-Extension in Columbia and Dodge counties.
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The history of county fairs in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has been holding county fairs since 1842 – six years before we became a state. We talk about the history of fairs in our state with one of Wisconsin’s favorite historians and authors, Jerry Apps.
Originally broadcast on August 22, 2022.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- James Dahlberg Guest
- Brad Schwartz Guest
- Becky Gutzman Guest
- Jerry Apps Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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