We get results and reactions to yesterday’s partisan primary from a WPR editor and a professor from La Crosse. Then we travel to central Wisconsin to learn about a growing primate sanctuary. And we learn about a massive Facebook group for Madison foodies.
Featured in this Episode
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Breaking down yesterday’s August primary results
Yesterday, voters around Wisconsin weighed in on a pair of constitutional amendments to reduce the power of the governor to spend federal funds, in addition to a slew of local races. A WPR reporter and a political scientist join us to discuss the results.
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Inside Westfield's Primates Incorporated
We learn about the latest developments in caring for retired research monkeys with the founder of Primates Incorporated and efforts to enlarge its facility in central Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Life
We hear a story about embracing the present.
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Wisconsin foodies swap recommendations on a quickly growing Facebook group
The Facebook group Madison Foodie has quickly grown to nearly 50,000 members over the past year, sparking lively discussions and driving up business for local restaurants. We talk to the group’s founder and only admin about his philosophy behind starting and running the group, and what’s unique about the foodie landscape in Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Anthony Chergosky Guest
- Amy Kerwin Guest
- Dan "Spiffy" Neuman Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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