Shifting weather and agriculture, Pedestrian safety, New WYSO building

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Members of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra performing live on WPR's "The Midday."
The music director for the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras talks about their new facility on Madison’s east side. Jeffrey Potter/WPR

We hear from two farmers how above-average rainfall this year is impacting them. Then we learn about new efforts to protect pedestrians in Sheboygan and other northeastern Wisconsin cities. And the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras music director takes us on a tour of their new space in Madison.

Featured in this Episode

  • How are shifting weather patterns affecting Wisconsin farmers?

    At this time last year, nearly all of Wisconsin was under moderate drought conditions. This year, the state is roughly six inches of rainfall above average. We talk with a pair of Wisconsin farmers about what impacts shifting weather conditions are having on their livestock and crops. 

  • New numbers show 2022 was the deadliest year for pedestrians since 1981

    In December, communities in Wisconsin received $11 million in federal grant money to address rising pedestrian deaths. We talk to a regional planner to understand how Sheboygan and other cities in northeastern Wisconsin are working to improve pedestrian safety.

  • Inside the new, state-of-the-art home for the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras

    We talk with the music director for the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras about their new facility on Madison’s east side and how it might enhance music opportunities for local youth. 

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Dick Cates Guest
  • Sarah Lloyd Guest
  • Heena Bhatt Guest
  • Kyle Knox Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director