A political scientist explains why Wisconsin and other states are fighting over redistricting. Then, we look at why seven of the 10 places with the worst air quality in the country last week were in Wisconsin. Then, we discuss the downfall of the Schlitz beer empire.
Featured in this Episode
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States across the country consider redistricting ahead of Midterms
Several lawsuits in Wisconsin aim to redraw the state’s congressional maps. The suits are happening at the same time that Texas, California and a number of other states are discussing redrawing their maps. A UW-Madison political scientist breaks down what’s happening on redistricting.
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What Wisconsin can learn from Colorado about air pollution from wildfire smoke
This summer, Wisconsin has had several days when air quality was “unhealthy” due to drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires. We learn about the Air Quality Index and how wildfire smoke is affecting the state, with tips on managing this new normal from an environmental researcher in Colorado.
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How Schlitz lost the beer war
In the 20th century, Schlitz was one of the top selling beers in the country and it helped make Milwaukee a thriving working class city. Two journalists explain how an illegal marketing scheme helped topple the brewery in a largely forgotten era of the beer wars.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Barry Burden Guest
- Craig Czarnecki Guest
- Colleen Reid Guest
- David Bourgeois Guest
- Michael Lander Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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