The Big Beautiful Budget will have some ugly consequences. In this episode, why the fallout from Trump's budget will include bigger bills, toxic emissions, and yep - more risk of blackouts.

Host: Amy Barrilleaux

Guest: Ciaran Gallagher, PhD, Energy & Air Manager, Clean Wisconsin

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to stand next to a wind turbine? You're about to find out. In this epsiode, Amy meets 2nd generation Wisconsin farmer Jerry Cigelske at his Columbia County farm to talk about about why cows, grass and windmills have been the key to keeping his family on the land.

Host: Amy Barrilleaux

Guest: Jerry Cigelske, Columbia County farmer

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Wisconsin-grown clean energy

Showing up for Wind in Wisconsin

Cows in the Woods: What it takes to create a silvopasture

If you are a regular listener, you have heard of neonicotinoids, a class of neurotoxins used on food crops all over the state and country. And it turns out, neonics are hurting a lot more than pollinators - like fish, birds, small mammals and potentially people.

On this episode, what we know about the impacts of neonic pesticides on our bodies and how to limit exposure.

Host: Amy Barrilleaux

Guest: Kayla Rinderknecht, Population Health Fellow, Clean Wisconsin

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Episode 43: The hidden pesticides that could be lurking in your pollinator garden

Episode 33: Wisconsin’s bees are acting weird. Here’s why.

Neonicotinoids and their Impact

Episode 23 Neurotixins on Our Plates

Neonicotinoids and Human Health