Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett talk about what it will take to keep the invasive Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes, look at the connection between authors and alcoholism, and learn about the popularity of the polar plunge.
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Cut The Carp: New Report Offers Ideas To Keep Asian Carp Out Of Great Lakes
A new report from the Army Corps of Engineers offers ideas to try and keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes…but solutions could take decades, and cost billions of dollars. A WPR reporter breaks down the report, and what’s at stake.
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Writers Who Are Also Big Drinkers
An author looks at the relationship between some of literature’s most famous writers and alcohol.
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Popularity Of The Polar Plunge
This winter, people all around Wisconsin will take a quick dip into icy waters….all in the name of charity. It’s the “polar plunge.” We’ll find out what’s behind the popularity of this icy adventure and how to best prepare for taking the plunge.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Chuck Quirmbach Guest
- Olivia Laing Guest
- Christina Harris Guest
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