We discuss the financial and space challenges facing Wisconsin’s animal shelters. Then, we learn look at whether funding increases for district attorneys and public defenders is alleviating the state’s court backlog. Then, we sample some of the Driftless Area’s finest cheeses.
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Wisconsin animal shelters face capacity, funding issues
Wisconsin animal shelters are currently experiencing an ‘unprecedented’ number of pet surrenders, and many are struggling to keep up. We talk with two humane societies in Wisconsin about the challenges they’re facing. Originally aired on Aug. 1, 2025.
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State budget increases pay for public defenders, district attorneys
The new state budget created more than 40 district attorney positions and again increases pay for prosecutors and public defenders. The state’s public defender and a member of a nonprofit weigh in on whether it is alleviating the state’s lawyer shortage. Originally aired on Aug. 15, 2025.
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Cheesemaking in the Driftless
“The Wisconsin Whey” book showcases 12 cheesemakers from the Driftless Area and traces the history of how the region became a dairy hub. One of the book’s co-authors and a featured cheesemaker give us a taste why Driftless cheese is unique. Originally aired on July 3, 2025.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Alison Fotsch Guest
- Amy Good Guest
- Jennifer Bias Guest
- Megan Lee Guest
- Joe Burns Guest
- Kristin Mitchell Guest
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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