We talk with two stakeholders about efforts to find common ground on protecting sandhill cranes. Then, we learn about what kinds of books people are trying to ban from school libraries. Then, we learn about a couple’s exploration of all 37 state parks.
Featured in this Episode
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How to protect sandhill cranes
We talk with a farmer and conservationist, who are both members of a new Legislative committee that is looking for common ground on how to protect sandhill cranes and farms.
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Book bans on the rise in Wisconsin schools
Wisconsin was the second-leading state in the number of book removals last school year, according to a new report from PEN America. We look at why book bans are experiencing an uptick in K-12 schools and how it’s affecting librarians, teachers, and students in the state.
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For his 70th birthday, a Wisconsin man asked his wife for 37 camping trips — one for each Wisconsin state park campground
In 2021, Dave and Sue Rowe from Altoona, Wisconsin, set off on a quest to camp in all 37 of Wisconsin’s state park campgrounds. Their adventures ended last year after checking off the last campground on their list, Tower Hill. We learn about their camping adventures and talk about their next journey.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Anne Lacy Guest
- Rick Gehrke Guest
- Tasslyn Magnusson Guest
- Susan Rowe Guest
- Dave Rowe Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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