Company behind Line 5 on future of the pipeline, New exhibit tackles water through woven portraits

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FILE - An above ground section of Enbridge's Line 5 at the Mackinaw City, Mich., pump station sits on Oct. 7, 2016.
An above ground section of Enbridge’s Line 5 at the Mackinaw City, Mich., pump station sits on Oct. 7, 2016. John Flesher/AP Photo

An Enbridge Inc. representative and the president of a Wisconsin trades group discuss why they support rerouting the controversial Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin. Then, we speak with an artist who uses textiles to celebrate women who have fought to protect water as a natural resource.

Featured in this Show

  • Supporters of rerouting northern Wisconsin pipeline outline their plans

    We discuss plans to reroute the Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin. Our guests are a representative from the Canadian energy firm Enbridge Inc. and the president of a Wisconsin trades group for the plumbing and mechanical piping industry.

  • Wisconsin-based artist celebrates water and water activists through woven portraits

    We speak with Mercer-based weaver Mary Burns about using her artistic talents to celebrate women who protect water. The subjects range from water walkers to oceanographers. Their woven portraits are on display at a Wisconsin gallery through Feb. 4.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Paul Eberth Guest
  • Corey Gall Guest
  • Mary Burns Guest