We talk with the Republican senator co-chair of the budget-influencing state Joint Finance committee. Then we learn about a recently named Wisconsin fossil as well as distinguished fossil collection. And Wisconsin comedians give us the low-down on stand-up in the state.
Featured in this Episode
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New picks for Joint Finance Committee sets stage for budget talks
The State Senate majority leader recently announced his picks for the Joint Committee on Finance, the group that plays a key role in determining how the state will spend billions of dollars. A Republican member of the committee discusses priorities going into the 2026-2028 budget cycle.
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Digging into Wisconsin’s fossil treasures
The paleontologist who named a 437-year-old fossil explains what is special about the Waukesha site where it was discovered. Then, the director UW-Milwaukee’s Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum explains why its fossil collection was recently designated as a Geological Heritage Geo-Collection.
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Wisconsin’s standup comedy scene
Even small Wisconsin comedy clubs attract performers from bigger cities and other states. We talk to stand-up comedians and a comedy club owner about how the comedy scene in the state keeps bringing people back for more laughs.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Eric Wimberger Guest
- Kenneth "Chris" Gass Guest
- Robert Graziano Guest
- Nathan Clemons Guest
- Kristin Lytie Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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