We learn about WPR’s voting guide. Then, we learn about efforts to protect birds from window strikes. Then, we learn how Native American communities could benefit more from renewable energy projects. Then, we learn about the forgotten history of female pirates.
Featured in this Episode
-
WPR's guide for voting
Ahead of a momentous election, Wisconsin Public Radio surveyed candidates around the state on their positions and views. We talk about the project and what’s at stake in this year’s election with two WPR reporters.
-
For the birds
Volunteers in Madison and elsewhere collect the bodies of birds that have died by colliding with glass buildings to try to learn how to protect them. We look at what humans can do to minimize deaths of migratory birds.
-
Native American reservations hold significant potential for renewable energy, study finds
An analysis found that although indigenous lands hold more wind and solar endowments than non-tribal land, most utility-scale renewable energy projects are located off tribal lands.
-
The 17th century was the 'Golden Age' for pirates — including women
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc is focusing on women’s maritime history this year in its monthly “Think and Drink” presentation series. We talk with a UW-Oshkosh associate professor about the talk she will give this month on female pirates.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Bridgit Bowden Guest
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Sarah Johnston Guest
- Dominic Parker Guest
- Michelle Kuhl Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2024, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
