Minnesota governor on the Democratic ticket, Developing ‘green’ concrete, Wisconsin’s wheelchair basketball stars

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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff along with her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz appear at a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)

A political scientist explains how adding Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the Democratic ticket could affect the presidential race. Then, we learn about efforts to create concrete that’s better for the environment. Then, we talk with two Wisconsin athletes competing for in the Paris Paralympics.

Featured in this Episode

  • How Gov. Walz could affect presidential race

    Running mates for both the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates are from the Midwest. A political scientist in Minnesota explains how Midwestern issues might shape the race. 

  • UW Milwaukee professor making greener, better concrete

    Concrete is responsible for 8 percent of global carbon emissions and a University of Wisconsin-MIlwaukee professor is on the frontlines of creating environmentally friendly concrete. We speak with Konstantin Sobolev about a new center researching greener concrete.

  • Wisconsin wheelchair basketball athletes prepare for 2024 Paralympics

    Six athletes from Wisconsin are competing on

    Team USA’s wheelchair basketball team. Ahead of the Paralympics, we meet two-time Paralympic medalists, Becca Murray and Jake Williams. The former UW-Whitewater athletes share their hopes of another medal.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • David Schultz Guest
  • Konstantin Sobolev Guest
  • Becca Murray Guest
  • Jake Williams Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Avery Lea Rogers Producer
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director