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Cruising the Culinary Mississippi: A Conversation with Chef Regina Charboneau
Episode 28
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In this episode of the podcast, we wade into food traditions in the places along the Mississippi. Chef Regina Charboneau, a 7th gener…
3 years, 1 month ago
Cafe Connections: Finding Community and Connection Along the Great River Road
Episode 27
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Coffee shops, bars, diners, churches, bowling alleys—these are all important places in our social lives, so-called third places after…
3 years, 2 months ago
Navigating Stormy Waters, Part 2: General Galloway on Flood Policy 30 Years after the Great Mississippi River Flood of 1993
Episode 26
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Welcome back! Last week, I shared the first part of my conversation with General Gerry Galloway, the person chosen by President Clint…
3 years, 2 months ago
Navigating Stormy Waters: General Galloway on Flood Policy 30 Years after the Great Mississippi River Flood of 1993, Part 1
Episode 25
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In 1993, the Great Mississippi River Flood upended lives throughout the Midwest, although the greatest damage was in the Mississippi …
3 years, 3 months ago
Swamp Whisperer: Going Deep into Honey Island with Guide Jessica Gauley
Episode 24
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Louisiana is known for its swamps, and for good reason. In spite of some of the associations with have with the word swamp, I find th…
3 years, 3 months ago
Vanishing Giants: Looking Back at the Legacy of the Great Pine Forests of the North and the Loggers who Brought Them Down
Episode 23
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Dense forests of white and red pine once ranged across northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. Tall, ancient trees that were part of a rich…
3 years, 4 months ago
From Ancient to Modern: Exploring the Timeless Legacy of Canoes in North America with Mark Neuzil
Episode 22
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People in North America have been getting around in canoes for thousands of years. The basic design was so perfectly engineered that …
3 years, 4 months ago
Michael Anderson on Celebrating the Mississippi with River Days of Action 2023
Episode 21
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It’s summer, which means it’s a great time to get out on or along the Mississippi River, and this year’s version of River Days of Act…
3 years, 4 months ago
Kimmswick Mayor Philip Stang on Living in and Managing the Historic Mississippi River Town
Episode 20
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What are the challenges involved with managing a small rivertown? And how does a dyed-in-the-wool Northeasterner and international bu…
3 years, 4 months ago
Revisiting the Legacy of the Marquette and Jolliet Expedition 350 Years On
Episode 19
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On May 17, 1673—350 years ago—Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette began an epic trip from the Great Lakes through Wisconsin an…
3 years, 5 months ago