We learn what Gov. Tony Evers proposed in his State of the State address. Then, we find out about efforts to minimize farms polluting water. Then, we talk to the oldest American Olympian, who won a snowboarding gold medal in Beijing in 2022 at age 40.
Featured in this Episode
-
Analysis of Gov. Evers’ 2024 State of the State
Two WPR reporters react to Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State address.
-
Wisconsin watershed conservation model spreads to neighbors
Nearly $14 million in federal funding will help replicate Wisconsin’s watershed-based approach to conservation in Illinois and Iowa. A leader of the Sand County Foundation explains how more Midwest farmers are adopting strategies that benefit one another economically and environmentally.
-
The oldest Team USA snowboarder to win gold grew up miles from the Wisconsin border
Gold medalist Nick Baumgartner published his memoir days before he left Michigan to train for the next Olympics with Team USA. We talk with Baumgartner about his book, “Gold from Iron,” which details how he became the oldest snowboarder to win gold in Team USA history.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Anya van Wagtendonk Guest
- Heidi Peterson Guest
- Nick Baumgartner Guest
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2025, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
