We hear a new episode of WPR’s Mapped Out podcast, looking at where the redistricting process goes now that the state supreme court officially weighed in. Then, WPR’s WHYsconsin series asks why the state has many cities named in French but not as much French culture that lingers.
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WHYsconsin: Why so many (mispronounced) French names in Wisconsin… But not so much French culture?
Wisconsin is full of French place-names like Prairie du Sac, Racine and Butte des Morts – even though we don’t say them the French way. A linguist explains. Then, we talk to a historian about why there are so many French names in Wisconsin, but not many people of French ancestry.
This segment was inspired by an audience question as part of the WHYsconsin project. Submit your question at wpr.org/WHYsconsin and we might answer it in a future story.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Joe Salmons Guest
- Gabrielle Verdier Guest
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