We get an overview of the latest in state politics with two WPR reporters. Then, we talk about a walleye tag study that rewards anglers. Plus, we get tips for buying a vehicle as new tariffs affect the market. And, we talk about a book on the Wisconsin origins of a revolutionary blood thinner and rat poison.
Featured in this Episode
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WPR state politics roundup
We get an overview of the latest in state politics with two WPR reporters.
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Project-based organization focuses on walleye populations
In Green Bay, a tag study returns to reward anglers for catching and releasing walleye. The Walleyes for Tomorrow, along with the state Department of Natural Resources, seek to better understand the population. The WFT chairman explains how it works, along with additional research.
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Exceptions and expectations for car prices under new and changing tariffs
We speak with a Wisconsin used car dealership about what you should know before buying a vehicle as new tariffs affect the market.
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Wisconsin Life
We hear a story about Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads and his connection to Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin origins of Warfarin
Researchers at UW-Madison discovered the blood-thinning drug Warfarin. We talk to author Doug Moe about his new biography on the scientist Karl Paul Link who helped discover the anticoagulant that was also used as a rat poison.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Courtney Everett Interviewer
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Mike Arrowood Guest
- Craig Blevins Guest
- Doug Moe Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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