Wisconsin drought risk, Ukraine counteroffensive

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A dry field of corn is seen near Fremont, Nebraska.
A July 16, 2012 photo a dry field of corn is seen near Fremont, Neb. Nati Harnik/AP Photo

A weather expert joins us to explain Wisconsin’s recent dry spell and the risk of drought. Then, we talk to an international relations and armed conflict professor about Ukraine’s plans for a counteroffensive against Russia.

Featured in this Show

  • When will Ukraine launch a counteroffensive against Russia?

    Ukraine is preparing a counteroffensive to push back Russia forces that have invaded the country. An international relations and armed conflict expert joins us to look at what that effort would look like and when we could see it happen.

  • Much of Wisconsin under drought conditions

    Nearly all of southern Wisconsin and northwestern portions of the state are under “abnormally dry” weather conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. We talk with a National Weather Service meteorologist and a Chippewa County ag educator about how drought conditions are affecting the state.

Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Andrew Kydd Guest
  • Tim Halbach Guest
  • Jerry Clark Guest

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