Josh Kaul on rape test kit backlog and election security, Cybersecurity summit, Riding Rustic Roads

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Rustic Road 112, near La Valle in the Driftless Area. Motorcyclist Sam Osborn from Oshkosh recently reached a milestone of visiting all 126 of Wisconsin’s unique Rustic Roads. Photo by Sam Osborn

We ask Attorney General Josh Kaul about working through the state’s backlog of rape kits as well as addressing concerns of fake electors. Then a Brookfield tech firm leader briefs us on how “hardware hacking villages” can help improve cybersecurity. And we learn more about the Rustic Roads program.

Featured in this Episode

  • Updates from attorney general Josh Kaul

    Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joins us to discuss testing rape kits for DNA at the state Department of Justice, fake electors and more.

  • Courting rural voters

    We learn how both Republicans and Democrats are trying to win over rural Wisconsin voters.

  • Fifth cybersecurity summit in Milwaukee to feature “hardware hacking villages”

    The Milwaukee School of Engineering hosts its fifth annual Cybersecurity Summit next month along with Brookfield-based technology services firm SysLogic, Inc. We talk to a SysLogic leader ahead of the summit.

  • Exploring Wisconsin’s 760 miles of Rustic Roads

    Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads program includes 126 roads across 61 counties and is unique in the country. A Department of Transportation representative gives an overview of the program and two motorcyclists share their love of riding the Rustic Roads and discovering hidden corners of the state.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Josh Kaul Guest
  • Paul Doucas Guest
  • Liat Bonneville Guest
  • Sam Osborn Guest
  • Robb Zimdars Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Avery Lea Rogers Producer
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director