Corn Maze Depicts Tiny, Mighty Water Bear, Evers Recall Effort, Political Ads 101

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Tardigrade corn maze on Treinen Farm
A microscopic Tardigrade organism-themed corn maze on Treinen Farm in Lodi. Photo courtesy of Treinen Farm

A farm owner with a zoological and veterinary background is known for designing science-themed corn mazes. We talk about this year’s inspiration. We discuss the role political ads will play in this year’s election. We also find out about a recall effort against Governor Evers.

Featured in this Show

  • What's Next For A Recall Effort Against Governor Evers

    A Burlington woman has filed paperwork to circulate a recall petition against Governor Tony Evers, kicking off a 60-day period to gather nearly 700,000 signatures. We talk about what the process involves and whether the effort is likely to get the backing it needs to succeed.

  • The Resilient, Microscopic Tardigrade Appears In Lodi Corn Maze

    A family farm in Lodi is known for its science-themed corn mazes. We talk to the woman behind this year’s tardigrade design about the maze’s inspiration.

  • What To Watch For With Political Ads This Election

    Now that we’re on this side of the party conventions, TV, radio, and social media political ads are going to be everywhere. We’ll talk to a political scientist about the role political ads play in the election process and how voters can separate fact from fiction this year.

Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Angie Treinen Guest
  • Erika Franklin Fowler Guest
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director

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