A proposed sandhill crane hunt, The outdoor clothing trend, Diversifying the real estate industry

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Five sandhill cranes fly across an early morning sky.
Sandhill Cranes in flight at sunrise at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Lorie Shaull (CC BY 2.0)

We look at a proposal to allow a sandhill crane hunt. Then, we look at how apparel companies have found success in selling the great outdoors. Then, we look at a Milwaukee program that has helped people of color get a foothill in the real estate business.

Featured in this Episode

  • Proposal to allow a sandhill crane hunt

    On Tuesday, the legislative committee on sandhill cranes voted for a proposal that would allow a sandhill crane hunt. We hear from committee member Anne Lacy of the International Crane Foundation. 

  • Branding the great outdoors

    The outdoor clothing industry has become big business. But there’s as much fashion and style as there is functionality behind all these brands. The author of “Shopping All the Way to the Woods” explains the values and messages implicit in outdoor gear.

  • Milwaukee program is diversifying commercial real estate

    A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzed a program in Milwaukee that aims to expand minority representation in commercial real estate. Its analysis finds that the program is successful, but that there are additional opportunities to help. 

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Anne Lacy Guest
  • Rachel S. Gross Guest
  • Anthony Kazee Guest
  • Carolyn Esswein Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Joe Tarr Managing Producer
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director