First, state school superintendent Jill Underly weighs in on news affecting education. Then, a UW-Madison scientist who helped build a telescope in Chile offers insights on observing the night sky. Plus, a kayaker on setting the new record for solo paddling the Wisconsin River.
Featured in this Episode
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Superintendent Jill Underly on K-12 education
Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly discusses recent news from K-12 education in the state, including funding for schools in the latest biennial budget, school safety and lagging math and reading scores.
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Wisconsin’s Rubin Observatory connection
Last month, the first images from the Vera Rubin Observatory were released. This telescope, set in the remote mountains of Chile, will give astronomers an eye to the cosmos never seen before. We hear from an observational cosmologist at UW-Madison who played a role in building it.
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Wisconsin River paddle record
A Wisconsin kayaker has smashed a 30-year speed record for solo paddling the entire Wisconsin River, roughly 430 miles from Land O’ Lakes to Prairie du Chien. We talk to Andy Nevitt about his record-setting experience.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jill Underly Guest
- Keith Bechtol Guest
- Andy Nevitt Guest
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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