We look at ways that Gov. Tony Evers is responding to the federal shutdown. Then, we talk with a team from Carthage College about how it is developing a way for NASA ships to refuel in space. Plus, a middle school teacher sets out to document 1,000 local fish species.
Featured in this Episode
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Getting outside in the cold
Temperatures are falling, but Wisconsinites can still enjoy plenty of outdoor recreational activities like hiking, biking and kayaking. Wisconsin’s Kenneth Casper, who runs the Wisconsin Explorer blog, explains how people can get outside and get moving during colder months.
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How Wisconsin is dealing with the federal shutdown
WPR’s Capitol bureau chief explains some ways that the partial federal shutdown is affecting Wisconsin and how Gov. Tony Evers is responding to it.
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Carthage College wins NASA prize for space research
Wisconsin’s Carthage College received a $500,000 prize from NASA to continue research into space refueling efficiency. The college researchers are one of only 10 projects selected out of over 200 applicants. We talk with the professor leading the project and one of his students.
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Wisconsin Life
In the early 1960s, New York City’s “Queen of the Beatniks” was a young woman from Chippewa Falls. Judy Henske wowed audiences for decades with her deep, soulful voice. She passed away in 2022 at age 85. Writer Patti See looks back on Henske’s talent and western Wisconsin influence.
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Wisconsin teacher’s quest for 1,000 fish species
A Wisconsin middle school teacher set a goal to catch 1,000 different fish species and record educational videos on each one. He joins us to share his progress and his passion for fishing. Originally aired on Sept. 19, 2025.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Kevin Crosby Guest
- Semaje Farmer Guest
- David Tiefenthaler Guest
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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