Washington News, WHYsconsin Camp Randall Question Answered

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Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is sworn in during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Alex Edelman/Pool via AP

Our look at several top national political stories includes the Senate’s push to confirm Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Then a UW historic and cultural resources manager helps us answer a listener’s question about the history of Camp Randall on UW’s campus. Plus the Voice of the Badgers joins us to share some memories from the current stadium.

Featured in this Show

  • This Week In Washington: October 21, 2020

    We look at some of the week’s top national political stories with a Washington reporter, including the latest on coronavirus economic relief negotiations.

  • WHYsconsin: Camp Randall's Civil War History & Modern Stadium Memories

    We answer a listener’s question about the role Camp Randall played in the Civil War, and then reflect on some memorable moments in the current Camp Randall stadium as the Badgers are about to open the 2020 season.

    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
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Lisa Mascaro Guest
  • Daniel Einstein Guest
  • Matt LePay Guest
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director