We hear about students in Pulaski who are running one of their area’s only local news outlets. We also talk with an Olympic ski jumping hopeful about reaching her personal best. Plus, singer and songwriter Skylar Grey talks about how her new album reflects on her hometown of Mazomanie.
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High school students run Pulaski’s one and only official news source
Rural areas around the country are grappling with a loss of local news. But high school students in Pulaski are filling the gap by operating the only official news source in the village. A teacher and student reporter explain how Pulaski News serves students and the surrounding community.
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Madison ski jumper is vying for her shot at the Olympics
Estella Hassrick is a high-level ski jumper from Madison who made the U.S. National Ski Jumping team last year and is aiming to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy next month. Hassrick shares what it takes to compete at this level.
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Skylar Grey grew to love her small Wisconsin hometown
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Skylar Grey didn’t love growing up in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, but as an adult, she found the beauty in her simple roots. She joined us to share how that inspired her new single “Nirvana” and what it was like to visit her childhood home with this new perspective.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
