Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert look at a prosed ‘second chance’ bill for juvenile offenders in the state, and explore La Crosse’s claim to housing the largest six-pack in the world. Then, they hear about a rare collection of Robert Frost material, just acquired by the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.
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Former Governors Throw Support Behind Second Chance Bill
Former Wisconsin Governors Jim Doyle and Tommy Thompson have thrown their support behind a new bill that would give a “second chance” to first time, non-violent 17-year-old offenders, who are currently tried as adults in the state. An advocate for the legislation discusses why he would like to see the change.
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The World's Largest Six-Pack
Every state has a ‘World’s Largest’, but what is Wisconsin’s? It may have the best of all. Randy Hughes, brewmaster at City Brewery in La Crosse can tell you all about the World’s Largest Six-Pack.
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UW-Eau Claire Receives Rare Robert Frost Collection
Thanks to a private donation, the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire now holds the largest collection of Robert Frost material in the Midwest. An archivist at the university talks about what’s in the collection. Then, the Poet Laureate of Wisconsin talks about the ongoing influence of Frost in the world of poetry.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Norman Gilliland Producer
- Jim Moeser Guest
- Max Garland Guest
- Greg Kocken Guest
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