Sun Prairie Rising Podcast

"In this week's "What are We Building?" Andy talks with Katey Kamoku, who is on the Board of Directors for Explore CM about plans to bring a new Children's Museum to Sun Prairie, and also gives his thoughts and updates on new building projects going on around town."

Special BONUS episode of "What are We Building?" with Dr. John List.  

Dr. List grew up in Sun Prairie and is now a distinguished economics professor at the University of Chicago, as well as the chief economist for Lyft.  He is co-author of The Why Axis and his work has been profiled in Forbes magazine, the New York Times and the Freakonomics podcast.  Andy spoke with him about growing up in Sun Prairie, his impressions of how COVID is impacting the world, and the importance of economics and charitable giving."

In this super-sized double episode of What are We Building?, Andy talks about the various projects going on in Sun Prairie despite the COVID-19 pandemic and gives his 2 cents on the proposed apartment building at the corner of Bird & Main.  There's also a chat with Liam Clark and his mom Penny about Dog Parks, and an interview with Sun Prairie Athletic & Activities Director Eric Nee on the progress at Ashley Field.

In this episode of What Are We Building? Andy gets a chance to unload about all the ads companies are running right now and calls up Erica Beckman, co-owner of Right Bauer Brewing to discuss how their business is faring during the COVID-19 pandemic and plans for the future.

Andy shares his experience as a poll worker and talks to Scott Kugler, Community Development Director, about Sun Prairie's comprehensive plan, building and growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, and redevelopment plans for the area affected by the downtown explosion.

Episode 3 (Quarantine Edition) includes an interview over the phone with Joanna Cervantes, Executive Director of the Sunshine Place.

Episode 2 of What Are We Building features an interview with former mayor of Sun Prairie Joe Chase.  We discuss some of the history of Sun Prairie and issues related to preservation specifically around the Schneider-Thompson farm house and Pumpkin Patch Development along Highway 151.

The first episode of What are We Building talks about the format and topics of the show: new building, growth & development around the City of Sun Prairie.  Guest: Bill Connors, former President of the Sun Prairie City Council.