Badger State: A Wisconsin History Podcast
Latest Episodes
S2E6 - Newswoman Extraordinaire
A chat with my grandma (Patricia Raab) who worked as a journalist in Southeastern Wisconsin from 1972 to 1985.
Minisode 5 - Marsh Madness
A brief conversation with my brother Josef about our love of the Horicon Marsh. Note: This is more of a conservation(ish) episode than a historical one.
S2E5 - Pre-Columbian Wisconsin, Part 1
My brother is back as co-host! Join Josef and I we explore the impact of the glaciers on America's 30th State!
Minisode 4 - History of Wisconsin Notes/ Episode Ideas
I found my notes from my History of Wisconsin course! Join me as I page through them for episode ideas and feel free to let me know what sounds the most compelling!
S2E4 - Mildred Harnack, Resistance Fighter
The Story of Mildred Harnack is one that ranges from great personal love, to her death at the hands of the Gestapo.
Minisode 3 - Clara Leiser's To And From The Guillotine
A readthrough of Clara Leiser's To And From The Guillotine, which she dedicated to her friend Mildred Harnack after receiving confirmation of her execution by the Nazis. This is a powerful piece, and I hope you all enjoy it. (Note: I do stumble or mispron
Minisode 2 - Poland... Continued
A little bit more about my trip to Poland for everybody! Plus a few special shoutouts.
S2E3 - Poland
I finally took the time to record my thoughts on my trip to Poland from last Spring! Also, this is the first full episode I've tried doing without a script so please bear with me.
Minisode 1 - The Witches Road
First Minisode of Season 2! I talk a little bit about the Witches Road in Rosendale, WI. Enjoy!