Wisconsin and the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850: the story of Joshua Glover, Part 1
Steve sits down with Margo Kirchner, executive director of the Wisconsin Justice Initiative to discuss Joshua Glover's escape from slavery and the role of Wisconsin citizens in assisting that escape
17 Jan 202422min
2023 on the Cutting Room Floor
A collage of things that got cut from the final episode of 2023 (PFAS, Lake Michigan Shipwreck, 14th Amendment and the town of Soldiers Grove) plus a brief look forward to upcoming 2024 episodes!
10 Jan 202429min
2023 In the Rearview Mirror: A Look Back
With 28 episodes dropped, Steve takes a look back at the past year, answering listener questions, updating stories and reminding us that history is a great teacher.
13 Dec 202327min
The Dam that Never Was- Part 2
Steve continues his interview with Driftless Area historian Brad Steinmetz, author of the book: That Dam History
15 Nov 202331min
The Dam that Never Was-Part 1
Steve interviews well respected Driftless Area Historian Brad Steinmetz, celebrated author of the book: That Dam History: The Story of the LaFarge Dam Project
8 Nov 202330min
An Ode to Transoceanic Aviation: Capt. Robert Ford and the Pacific Clipper
Steve takes a look at the first commercial air circumnavigation of the globe which occurred directly as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This podcast includes clips of an in...
25 Okt 202322min
Coda to the Wisconsin Spearfishing Controversy
Steve explores some of the surprising and not so surprising ramifications of the !989-1991 Spearfishing Controversy
18 Okt 202321min
The Wisconsin Spearfishing Controversy
Steve interviews award winning TV journalist Joel DeSpain about one of the biggest stores in Wisconsin during 1989-91. For one of Joel's reports and some coverage from other reporters check out: https...
11 Okt 202333min
