Lack of Wisconsin snow, Covering Trump in 2024

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Piles of snow mixed with dirt melt in a parking lot on a sunny day.
Snow melts in a parking lot Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

We hear from a meteorologist and a pair of reporters about the lack of snow this winter and how it’s affecting Wisconsin recreation and tourism. Then, a media critic shares his thoughts on how journalists should cover Donald Trump’s presidential campaign in 2024.

Featured in this Show

  • How Wisconsin's lack of snow and ice this winter is affecting the state's recreation and tourism

    Wisconsin’s warmer winter has limited snowfall and ice cover this year. We hear from a meteorologist about what’s driving the weather, and then we talk to a reporter about how the climate is affecting recreation and tourism in the state.

  • How the news media should be covering Donald Trump's 2024 campaign

    A longtime writer and editor, now a media critic, tells us news outlets covering former president Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign to regain that office should not treat him, or the race, like any other.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Chad Franzen Guest
  • Keith Uhlig Guest
  • Dan Froomkin Guest

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