We talk about how the College of Menominee Nation has been affected by suspended federal grants. Then, we debrief a recent 750-acre wildfire in Wisconsin with the officials who helped contain it. Plus, we learn how to inspire our sense of awe.
Featured in this Episode
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Federal grants for tribal colleges suspended
Federal cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture have led to vanishing grants to tribal colleges and universities in Wisconsin and nationwide. We talk with a journalist reporting on the story, and the president of the College of Menominee Nation, which has been affected by the suspended funding.
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More than a dozen Wisconsin agencies extinguish 750-acre wildfire
In Green Lake County, a 750-acre wildfire is under investigation after spreading through the White River Marsh State Wildlife area. An area fire chief and a Wisconsin forestry supervisor discuss their experiences. Plus, we learn more about the partnership between state and local agencies.
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How to be in awe
A new series at La Crosse Public Library is helping people be in awe: that elusive emotion that lets you know something out there is bigger than yourself. Tara DeLong, associate teaching professor at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, works to stir awe and wonder with students and participants.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Matt Krupnick Guest
- Chris Caldwell Guest
- Lucas Schmidt Guest
- Doug Dehwurst Guest
- Tara DeLong Guest
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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