We chat with the first woman to lead the state Department of Transportation. Then, we learn how communities are making it easier to build accessory dwelling units beside existing homes. Then, author Sally Collins talks about her coming-of-age novel set in Door County.
Featured in this Episode
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Meet the new state transportation secretary
This month, Kristina Boardman was appointed secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. She is the first woman to run the department, which is one of the largest state agencies, with more than 3,200 employees and a biennial budget of more than $8 billion.
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Wisconsin communities hope accessory dwelling units can ease the housing crisis
Dunn County and the city of Madison are two places that recently made it easier to build accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. We talk with officials from both communities about the strategy.
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New coming-of-age book spotlights Door County before the #MeToo movement
Set in 2009, “Muddled Cherries” is a coming-of-age story following 20-year-old Emily Schmidt as she makes peace with her past and takes control of her future. We talk with author Sally Collins.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Kristina Boardman Guest
- Katie Bannon Guest
- Kris Korpela Guest
- Sally Collins Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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