We learn about the latest innovations being showcased at this year’s World Dairy Expo.
World Dairy Expo, Suicide prevention, Wisconsin Life, UW-Stout’s flourishing esports program
A person leading a cow outside the 2022 World Dairy Expo in Madison. (Photo courtesy of the World Dairy Expo)

We learn about the latest innovations being showcased at this year’s World Dairy Expo. Then, a mother raises awareness about suicide risks and prevention. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, we learn why UW-Stout has become a leader in esports.

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  • Inside the World Dairy Expo

     This week, Madison is hosting the world’s largest dairy industry trade show, now in its 57th year. We talk with a national dairy leader about the magnitude of the expo and some of the heritage cattle she’s showing this week.

  • Wisconsin mother raises awareness about suicide risks

    The CDC ranks suicide as one of the leading causes of death in America. In Fond du Lac County, a Wisconsin mother is working to change that after her son died by suicide in 2017. We explore her ongoing efforts through the  National Alliance on Mental Health in Wisconsin.

  • Wisconsin Life

    Every day in courthouses across the state, people’s lives are affected in serious and consequential ways. Author Shanuna Singh Baldwin of Milwaukee suggests the stakes can be even higher when there’s a language barrier involved.

  • The rise of esports at UW-Stout

    The esports program at UW-Stout is booming, with a 2024 state championship title, a record-setting 50 players on the fall roster, and a new arena in the works thanks to a $1 million investment in the program. The head coach and a student athlete talk about esports and their program’s momentum.

Episode Credits

  • Rob FerrettHost
  • Kate Archer KentHost
  • Emily Yeiser SteppGuest
  • Sue Mitchell MetzGuest
  • Aaron FroelichGuest
  • Tobey RiedmannGuest
  • Dean KnetterExecutive Producer
  • Joe TarrManaging Producer
  • Tim PetersonProducer
  • Courtney EverettProducer
  • Beatrice LawrenceProducer
  • Tyler DitterTechnical Director
  • Sarah HopeflTechnical Director

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