Week In Washington, What This Summer’s Flooding Could Mean For The Future Of The Yahara Watershed, Remembering Your Loneliest Times

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Illustration By Kristen Radtke

A UW-Madison researcher used software to assess the late summer storm damage and water levels in the Dane County area. We talk about what this year’s rain could signify for future rainfall and the Yahara Watershed. We also hear about this week’s top news stories on Week in Washington and we hear from a reporter who asked Americans to tell her about their loneliest times.

Featured in this Show

  • This Week In Washington – October 17, 2018

    After the disappearance of a journalist at the Saudi Arabian embassy in Turkey, lawmakers are watching Secretary of State Pompeo’s visit with the Saudi government closely. We get the latest reaction, and find out how the Republican tax overhaul is impacting the federal deficit. Plus, a look at the key races that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.

  • Risks To The Yahara Watershed In Light Of Dane County's August Flooding

    We talk to a University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher who used software to assess how bad the August storms were in Dane County, how much we should expect similar storms going forward, and what it all means for flooding risks to the Yahara Watershed.

  • What's The Loneliest You've Ever Felt?

    What’s the loneliest you’ve ever been? That’s the question an author and illustrator is asking fellow Americans as she dives into research about how loneliness and individualism are portrayed in American culture. We talk about her forthcoming book of illustrated essays on American loneliness and why she thinks this is a topic worth writing about.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • David Lauter Guest
  • Daniel Wright Guest
  • Kristen Radtke Guest

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