We talk with the Democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz. Then, we learn how people can help bats and why they’re important. Then, we look at how women farmers are spurring economic development. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, an author explains his mystery set in Wisconsin.
Featured in this Episode
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Tim Walz makes pitch to voters
Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, who is the Democratic vice presidential candidate, makes a closing argument to voters six days before the election.
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To the bat cave!
Four of the eight bat species that live in Wisconsin are currently threatened. A bat expert with the state Department of Natural Resources explains why bats are important and how people can help them thrive.
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Research finds women-owned farms are economic engines
Research from UW-Madison finds a link between more women-owned farms and the creation of more businesses, lower poverty rates and higher life expectancies. A panel of women farmers throughout Wisconsin tell us how they approach their businesses and the challenges they’re facing.
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Wisconsin Life
WPR’s A. Emily Ralph investigates the haunting of Madison’s Orpheum Theater and lives to tell the tale.
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‘Cozy mystery’ novel set in Lake Geneva
Novels in the cozy mystery genre are meant to be a “vacation for the mind.” We talk with the author of the new cozy mystery novel, “Sleep in Heavenly Pizza,” which takes place in a fictionalized version of Lake Geneva, Wis.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Tim Walz Guest
- Jennifer Redell Guest
- Sara Stelter Guest
- Olivia Telschow Guest
- Mindy Quigley Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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