Listeners pet names, Comparing mask effectiveness, How the Wisconsin DNR handles nitrates in groundwater

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Heard On Central Time
Three dogs waiting to be adopted
Image by Tony Wu from Pixabay

We start by asking Central Time listeners to call in and tell us how they decided on what to name their pets. Then, we find out more about the different type of face coverings with the help of an aerosol engineer. Later, a geologist joins us to discuss the roadblocks the state Department of Natural Resources faces in tracking and dealing with nitrates in groundwater.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Aaron Collins Guest
  • Ken Bradbury Guest