We preview the debate between U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and her challenger, Eric Hovde. Then, we look at the issues most important to fathers and how they can be supported. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, we look at how the ancient Native American art of black ash basketry endures.
Featured in this Episode
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Political scientists analyze Wisconsin’s US Senate race
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and her Republican challenger, Eric Hovde, face off for the first time on the debate stage before November’s election. Political science professors from Marquette and Carroll University share their insights on how the race is shaping up.
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Madison event aims to connect, empower fathers
An event in Madison called “Fathers in Focus” offers information and workshops for fathers across Wisconsin to help dads talk about issues most pressing to them. One of the event organizers joins us to discuss what’s on the mind of many fathers and how to support them.
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Wisconsin Life
Ernesto Rodriguez of La Crosse was 24 years old when he left Cuba in 1980 as part of a mass exodus. He now lives in La Crosse. His story is featured in the podcast, “WPR Reports: Uprooted.”
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The indigenous art of black ash basket-making
Wisconsin tribes’ tradition of weaving baskets from black ash tree bark is being threatened by climate change and emerald ash borer. A Ho-Chunk curator describes an exhibit at the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend and a basket-maker from the Bad River Tribe explains what makes the baskets unique.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Julia Azari Guest
- Lilly Goren Guest
- Alvin Thomas Guest
- April Stone Guest
- Tom Jones Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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