We talk with the head of a new public campaign by Indigenous Wisconsinites to legalize medical marijuana. We also hear from several voters in the state who plan to switch parties this election. Plus, a look at the partnership between the Ho-Chunk Nation and the state’s master naturalist program.
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Indigenous Wisconsinites launch campaign to legalize medical cannabis
A new community health campaign wants Wisconsin to legalize medical marijuana. We talk with the campaign’s director and founder of the trade group Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association about the reasons behind this push for legalization.
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Switch voters offer perspective on 2024 presidential race
Wisconsin is one of six battleground states expected to decide the 2024 election. While the majority of the electorate is deeply polarized, a few voters switch back and forth between the parties. We get insights from three voters who have changed their minds about the parties in recent years.
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Wisconsin naturalists and Ho-Chunk Nation collaborate to host natural resources summit
At the end of the month, the Wisconsin Master Naturalist program is holding their biennial Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers. This year’s event will be co-hosted with the Ho-Chunk Nation under theme Mąąną Pįį Hirakara, or “Caring for Grandmother Earth.” We talk to event organizers about the collaboration, including how indigenous knowledge can inform the work of naturalists in Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rob Pero Guest
- Tina Brown Guest
- Becky Sapper Guest
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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