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Ep 67 The Nuclear Option

The Nuclear Option

February 9, 2026

There is a lot of new excitement around nuclear energy these days, and no coincidence, it comes as we face staggering energy demands from AI data centers. Now, the Trump Administration is relaxing environmental and safety regulations for new nuclear reactors. In this episode, a look at what would happen to our environment - and our energy bills - if utilities race to meet AI demand by building more nuclear reactors.…

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Episode 66: Why Wisconsin should be more like Texas!

Why Wisconsin should be more like Texas!

February 2, 2026

What January’s major winter storm is teaching us about our power grid—and the painful lesson we are all going to learn this month about natural gas.…

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Why Help on Forever Chemicals is Taking… Forever

January 26, 2026

Why there is real hope that a bipartisan solution for state PFAS funding is at hand -- and the industry group that could kill it. …

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Defender Episode 64: How new action from the EPA is undermining one of the most successful environmental laws in US history.

What did the EPA just do?

January 20, 2026

How new action from the EPA is undermining one of the most successful environmental laws in US history.…

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Defender Episode 63: How Caledonia, WI Defeated a Data Center

How Caledonia Defeated a Data Center

January 12, 2026

How a small Wisconsin community stood up to one of the most powerful companies in the world… and won. And what we can all learn from their fight.…

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Defender Episode 62: What to know about PFAS Pesticides

What to know about PFAS pesticides

December 15, 2025

A look what could soon be sprayed on food and farm fields across Wisconsin.…

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Defender Podcast episode 61 "Goodbye Grocery Store?"

Goodbye Grocery Store?

December 8, 2025

Meet the Wisconsin native who is foraging 100% of his food.…

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Episode 60: Hey Tech Companies, Your Gas is Showing

Hey Tech Companies, Your Gas is Showing!

November 24, 2025

In this episode, how AI is causing a fossil fuel boom in Wisconsin and the lawsuit just filed to try and stop it. …

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Episode 59: Who's paying for data centers?

Who’s Paying for Data Centers?

November 17, 2025

AI data centers are causing an unprecedented surge in energy demand across our state. Will Wisconsinites be left shouldering part of the cost?…

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Defender Episode 58: How to protect the planet by doing nothing

How to Protect the Planet by Doing Nothing

November 10, 2025

Why fall is the perfect time to be lazy... for the planet.…

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