We look at the partisan battle for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Then, we explore how women farmers are nurturing local economies. Then, we look at how Finnish sauna culture has been imported to Wisconsin.
Featured in this Episode
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2025 will kick off series of elections for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Wisconsinites vote this spring for the ideological balance of power in the state Supreme Court. This year also begins a six-year run of annual elections for the court. A Marquette University Law School researcher reviews the court and what to expect in the years to come.
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The economic benefits of women-owned farms
UW-Madison researchers found a link between women-owned farms and the creation of new businesses, lower poverty rates and higher life expectancies. A panel of women farmers in Wisconsin explain what they do and the challenges they face. This interview originally aired on Oct. 30, 2024.
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Finnish sauna culture in Wisconsin
Saunas originated in Finland and are a big part of Scandinavian lifestyle. The Finnish heritage and cold winters in Wisconsin have resulted in pockets of sauna culture throughout the state, including in the Driftless, where a sauna historian and enthusiast helps one of our hosts take the plunge.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- John Johnson Guest
- Sara Stelter Guest
- Olivia Telschow Guest
- Michael Nordskog Guest
- Genie Nordskog Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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