The next state Senate president, An extremist group in Green Bay, An important Wisconsin WWII U.S. Army division

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In this July 28, 2008, file photo, Green Bay Packers’ Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila watches during NFL football training camp in Green Bay. (Morry Gash/ AP Photos)

We talk with Republican state Sen. Mary Felzkowski, who will lead the next Senate. Then, we learn about an extremist religious group in Green Bay that a Packers’ star became involved with. Then, we learn about an important World War II military division that has roots in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Episode

  • Republican leader previews next Legislature

    State Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) was recently elected to lead the Senate when it convenes next year. She joins us to talk about her priorities as the new leader with a slightly smaller Republican majority.

  • How a Packers' star became involved with a Green Bay extremist religious

    Former Green Bay Packers’ star Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila became immersed in a controversial religious group in Green Bay after retiring from football. We talk to a reporter about her new podcast series documenting his involvement in Straitway Ministries.

  • The history of the 32nd 'Red Arrow' Infantry Division

    One of the most active and effective combat units in the Pacific Theater during World War II had origins in Wisconsin. We talk to the author of a new book about the experience of the 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Division soldiers.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Mary Felzkowski Guest
  • Kayln Kahler Guest
  • Mark D. Van Ells Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Joe Tarr Managing Producer
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Avery Lea Rogers Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director

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