We talk to U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin about the federal government shutdown. Then, we learn about the return of prescribed burns for wildlife management. And, we dig into Wisconsin’s Oktoberfest traditions and German lineage.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin talks government shutdown
Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin joins us to share the latest negotiations in the Senate and the impact of the federal government shutdown that began Wednesday morning.
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Prescribed burns reintroduced in northern Wisconsin
Prescribed burns are an important part of how many tribes managed forests for centuries. Now, the practice of ishkode, or “good fire” in Ojibwe, is returning to Wisconsin Point in Superior. We talk to a Wisconsin fire ecologist about the cultural and environmental significance of ishkode.
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Wisconsin Oktoberfest traditions
Oktoberfest celebrations are ongoing around Wisconsin. We check in with organizers of events in Elkhorn and Cedarburg. Then, we learn more about the German heritage in Wisconsin that shapes these events.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Guest
- Evan Larson Guest
- Chris Clapper Guest
- Patrick Curran Guest
- Jim Leary Guest
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
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