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FAQs about The Wisconsin Podcast:How many episodes does The Wisconsin Podcast have?The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.
November 12, 2018Horicon Marsh: Behind the Scenes — Liz Herzmann — #38Horicon Marsh, located in southeast Wisconsin, is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the U.S. It has been formally recognized as a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention of the United Nations and is one of the best birding locations in Wisconsin. DNR Wildlife Conservation Educator Liz Herzmann offers an insider look at the renowned outdoor venue....more45minPlay
October 29, 2018The Legacy of Aldo Leopold — Buddy Huffaker — #37The Aldo Leopold Foundation was established in 1982 with the mission to inspire an ethical relationship between people and nature through the conservationist's legacy. The Foundation's executive director Buddy Huffaker discusses Leopold's enduring legacy in Wisconsin and around the world....more51minPlay
October 01, 2018Breaking the news — Mark Pitsch — #36Former Wisconsin State Journal Assistant City Editor Mark Pitsch, who also worked as a state capitol reporter and was the president of the Society of Professional Journalists in Madison, discusses his life in journalism, as well as a brief stint working for The Onion....more46minPlay
September 17, 2018Aztalan: Wisconsin's famous archaeology site — Bob Birmingham — #35Former state archaeologist and author of several books about Native Americans in Wisconsin, Bob Birmingham explains why Aztalan, located near Lake Mills, is one of the state's most significant archaeology sites....more52minPlay
August 27, 2018Future of small town Wisconsin — Randy Stoecker — #34Rural communities have seen declines in young adults. The population shifts have been the subject of study by Randy Stoecker, a UW-Madison professor, with a joint appointment in the UW Extension Center for Community and Economic Development. He is also known for working with many community groups....more51minPlay
August 20, 2018Packers, amateur baseball and bierocks — Brian Carriveau — #33Packers blogger and podcaster Brian Carriveau traces his journey from teaching to sports writing to opening a new tavern and eatery in Madison. Carriveau also reflects on his book about Wisconsin's amateur baseball scene in the Home Talent League....more56minPlay
June 11, 2018Wisconsin gerrymandering, voter ID, and elections — Barry Burden — #32What was the impact of Voter ID legislation on the 2016 Presidential Election in Wisconsin? What are the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court's review of Wisconsin's redistricting? And how can elections run smoother? Barry Burden, a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the director of the Elections Research Center, shares his research and analysis. ...more59minPlay
June 04, 2018Reporting on Milwaukee gun violence — Aisha Turner — #31As a co-producer on the Precious Lives project, a two-year radio series about young people and gun violence in Milwaukee, Aisha Turner was challenged to tell stories about a difficult and frustrating subject. She explains the difficulties of the work and how it impacted her own life....more56minPlay
May 21, 2018Covering the state capitol — Jason Stein — #30Jason Stein is a former state capitol reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and previously the Wisconsin State Journal. He was recently named the Research Director of the Wisconsin Policy Forum, an independent, nonpartisan research organization analyzing Wisconsin state and local government finance, education, and economic development....more1h 5minPlay
May 14, 2018Madison's funniest comic — Johnny Walsh — #29Johnny Walsh is a Madison lawyer and stand up comedian. He recently won the annual Madison's Funniest Comic Contest at the well-regarded Comedy Club on State. Walsh, who is legally blind as a result of Usher Syndrome, discusses making his parents laugh and where he hopes to go with comedy....more47minPlay
FAQs about The Wisconsin Podcast:How many episodes does The Wisconsin Podcast have?The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.