Community rate payers might be on the hook if local data center campuses fail. We hear two Wisconsin Watch reporters about their investigation. We also learn how drugged driving is showing up on Wisconsin roads. And hear from a Madison based band Power Take Off.
Featured in this Episode
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New investigation finds taxpayers may be on the hook if data centers close
Seven data centers are proposed, approved or under construction in Wisconsin. A new investigation finds that utility customers may be on the hook for hundreds of millions if these AI data centers fail. Two reporters explain how.
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Drugged driving a growing issue on Wisconsin roads
Two researchers explain how drugs affect people’s ability to drive and a Rock County deputy describes the challenges of evaluating people for drugged driving in traffic stops. This segment originally aired on Nov. 28, 2025
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How rural roots and father-son relationship brought together Madison-area band
The Madison-area rock band Power Take Off was influenced by frontman Scott Theis’ experience growing up on a farm outside of Madison. He passed that love of music down to his son, Ayden Theis, who became the drummer of the band. They explain how their relationship has shaped their music.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tom Kertscher Guest
- Paul Kiefer Guest
- Robert Leisher Guest
- Heather Barkholtz Guest
- Andrew Yockey Guest
- Scott Theis Guest
- Ayden Theis Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
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