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The Defender Episode 78: Who's Behind the Avalanche of AI Data Center Moratoriums?

Who’s Behind the Avalanche of AI Data Center Moratoriums?

June 22, 2026

What the rain and snow are telling about PFAS pollution in the Upper Midwest.…

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The Defender Episode 77: Is Ethanol a Scam?

Is Ethanol a Scam?

June 15, 2026

What the rain and snow are telling about PFAS pollution in the Upper Midwest.…

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Defender Episode 76: What's in our rain and snow

What’s in Our Rain (and Snow)?

June 9, 2026

What the rain and snow are telling about PFAS pollution in the Upper Midwest.…

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The Defender Episode 75: What's Standing in the Way of Line 5?

What’s Standing in the Way of Line 5?

June 1, 2026

In this episode, Amy talks with a researcher who took a deep dive into the water impacts of Wisconsin's AI data centers.…

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The Defender Podcast episode 74: The Truth About AI Data Centers and Our Water

The Truth About AI Data Centers and Our Water

April 28, 2026

In this episode, Amy talks with a researcher who took a deep dive into the water impacts of Wisconsin's AI data centers.…

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Defender Episode 73: How Chefs Can Protect the Planet

How Chefs Can Protect The Planet

April 6, 2026

In this episode, Amy welcomes Madison’s 2025 Chef of the Year Evan Danells of Cadre to talk about why these days chefs are adding protecting the planet to the menu.…

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Episode 72: What's a data center tariff and why should you care?

What’s a Data Center Tariff and Why Should You Care?

March 23, 2026

In this episode, a deep dive into data center tariffs at the Public Service Commission and what they mean for you.…

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Meet The Teen Who Is Suing Wisconsin Over Climate Change

March 16, 2026

Wisconsin has laws on the books that are actively helping to keep fossil fuels burning here. But maybe not for long. In this episode meet one of 15 kids who is suing our state over climate change. …

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Episode 70: Chaos Theory

Chaos Theory

March 9, 2026

Stopping the all-out assault on our environment …

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Episode 69: The Truth About Grassfed Beef

The Truth About Grassfed Beef

March 2, 2026

Amy visits Starry Nights Farm in Burlington to learn about some groundbreaking research—involving beef raised right here in Wisconsin—that's changing the way we look at food and nutrition. …

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