Episode #73 Losing
Wimmer's Wilderness
In Episode #73, we discuss Losing. When did we turn into a nation of whiners who can't accept that sometimes we don't win? Every day, we can lose a game, a job, and an election. We can do so much in losing that makes us better, more intelligent, and more resilient. Introducing Wimmer's Wilderness, a Podcast that offers a unique perspective on Politics, Community, Government, Environment, and Education. We delve into these topics from a local viewpoint, sparking intrigue and fostering engagement. Our regions, states, and countries are not just geographical entities but intricate webs of...
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Episode #72 Interview with Northwoods Bakery
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Episode #71 15 Minutes or Less - Private Money
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We discuss the history of Private Money and how it relates to cryptocurrencies, script, and seashells. Finally, I share the story of the one and only Emperor of the United States and warn against financial manipulation.
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Episode #70 15 Minutes or Less - Progressive Tax
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We discuss Flat Tax versus Progressive Tax. Those that benefit most should pay the most.
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Episode #69 Springhill Heritage Farm
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Episode #69 of Wimmer's Wilderness Podcast focuses on local food production with Marissa of Springhill Heritage Farm in Chetek, Wisconsin. We explore the three-year journey to transfer a dream of locally raised beef, pork, turkey, and chickens in a free-range environment. The low-stress healthy, raised animals provide safe, great-tasting options for our dinner table. Wild harvested maple syrup is also on the menu.
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Episode #68 Community Brief Education
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Today's Community Brief discusses how Critical Race Theory has been turned into the latest boogeyman to scare parents and voters. Then, we delve into Texas's new education laws and the chilly impact they will have on teaching critical thinkers. The overarching theme is to lower the heat on all these issues, listen to each other and follow the facts to good decision making.
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Episode #67 Community Update Zoning
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We discuss the changes in residential zoning and the impacts it might have on our Communities.
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Episode #66 Community Briefing 9/21/21
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Episode #66 of Wimmer's Wilderness Podcast launches our Community Briefing series. We discuss four articles regarding issues that impact local communities.
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Episode #65 Yertle the Turtle
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In Episode #65, we read Yertle the Turtle and discuss this great work's political, social, and economic importance. You heard me right. Dr. Seuss's Yertle the Turtle is a marvelous, thought-provoking piece of literature.
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Episode #64 The Bill of Rights
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In Episode #64, we discuss The Bill of Rights, its history, and what it means to us today. The Constitution is a living document that we must continually examine to improve as we grow as a Country. We explore the fights for and against The Bill of Rights and how its biggest detractor became its champion.
info_outlineIn episode #49, we discuss voting in depth. We cover five main points.
Point #1 - Founding Fathers' views and some local community views on who should vote.
Point #2 - How the first several national elections impacted voting,
Point #3 - Important dates in voting history with some help from historical voices of Sojourner Truth as read by Kerry Washington, Martin Luther King Jr, and LBJ.
Point #4 - Recent voting changes and issues. We use audio from a public Brookings Institute discussion regarding the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder.
Point # 5 - When does voting start and where to vote.
We end our episode with our quiz.