First we talk with two professors about the state election results. Then we learn about recent boycotts of the online seller Amazon. Then an episode from Wisconsin Life. Lastly we hear a story about little free pantries around the state.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin spring election recap
Wisconsin voted this week to decide the balance of power in the state Supreme Court in what has become the most expensive judicial election in American history. A law professor and political science professor offer insights on the results.
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Why some people are boycotting Amazon
A social media campaign is promoting boycotts and other forms of economic protest. We talk to an antitrust policy advocate about this moment. Plus, an indie bookstore in Stevens Point tells us why they encouraged customers to participate in a recent economic blackout day “even if that includes us.”
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Wisconsin Life
We hear a Wisconsin Life episode about the 1999 Wisconsin film, “American Movie,” which has become a cult classic.
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Spotlighting Wisconsin’s Little Free Pantries
Around the state, churches, nonprofits and neighborhoods are starting Little Free Pantries. Pantry-keepers in Manitowoc and Marshall talk about the inspiration for their pantries, how they maintain them and the impact they’ve had in their communities. This segment originally aired on Jan. 29, 2025.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Lilly Goren Guest
- Robert Yablon Guest
- Lyn Ciurro Guest
- Stacy Mitchell Guest
- Amber Daugs Guest
- Eric Salzwedel Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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