Wisconsin’s eagle comeback, New court ruling on state electoral maps

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Bald eagles are now nesting in all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. We find out what led to the resurgence of eagles across the state. We also look into the State Supreme Court’s choice of Republican-drawn electoral maps in its latest redistricting ruling.

Featured in this Show

  • The great eagle comeback in Wisconsin

    We discuss how bald eagles have rebounded in a big way in Wisconsin, after the raptors’ population had dropped to critical numbers several decades ago.

  • Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts Republican-drawn legislative maps in new decision

    The Wisconsin Supreme Court adopted Republican-drawn electoral maps last Friday in a 4-3 ruling. The ruling comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered the state to revisit its earlier decision in favor of maps from Governor Tony Evers. We find out what it means for voters and the future of elections in the state.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Kathy Smith Guest
  • Rich Staffen Guest
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • John D. Johnson Guest