Saving Our Wetlands, Foods That Define Us, How Wisconsin Got Its Name

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Heard On The Morning Show
cream puffs
Cream puffs prepared to be sold at the Wisconsin State Fair, in West Allis Wis. Darren Hauck/AP Photo

From cheese curds to beer brats, we ask whether some of our favorite state foods overrated. We examine the health of our wetlands and wildlife with the return of Thirsty the Duck. And we learn about the history of Wisconsin’s name.

Featured in this Show

  • Are Wisconsin's Favorite Foods Overrated?

    Do you LOVE living in the dairy state, with the abundance of cheese curds, cream puffs and custard? Or…are they overrated? Our guest is surveying Wisconsinites on the state’s favorite foods. We break down how they became staples and whether they really are all that and a bag of…cheese curds.

  • Wisconsin Weekend: Thirsty The Duck Returns To Save Our Wetlands

    A wildlife representative is quacking his way back into the hearts of Wisconsinites. Thirsty the Duck is back to protect our wetlands. We learn about his return as we waddle to the Horicon Marsh Festival. Plus, our guest explains how Wisconsin duck-stamp revenue is making a difference.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Dan Higgins Guest
  • Bryan Muche Interviewer

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