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Wimmer's Wilderness
by George Wimmer
Welcome to Wimmer's Wilderness. We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. We, as individuals, can have a significant impact on the quality of our communities. I have always wanted to create a way to help bring a little more light on important issues that affect us.I have created a Podcast called Wimmer's Wilderness to give voice to this idea. Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment, and Education from a local perspective.Our regions, states, and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we can make a positive change in our local communities, it will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state, and national levels.
Episodes
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Episode #73 Losing
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…
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Episode #71 15 Minutes or Less - Private Money
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
We discuss Flat Tax versus Progressive Tax. Those that benefit most should pay the most.
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Episode #69 Springhill Heritage Farm
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,...
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Episode #68 Community Brief Education
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...
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Episode #67 Community Update Zoning
We discuss the changes in residential zoning and the impacts it might have on our Communities. Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment, and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states, and countries are simply a collection of local...
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Episode #66 Community Briefing 9/21/21
Episode #66 of Wimmer's Wilderness Podcast launches our Community Briefing series. We discuss four articles regarding issues that impact local communities. We look at the results of a school district's review of their buildings, a Florida poll on environmental protections, local communities...
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Episode #65 Yertle the Turtle
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. A society where all the turtles are happy, well-fed, and enjoy personal...
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Episode #64 The Bill of Rights
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...
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Episode #63 Memorial Day
We discuss the importance of Memorial Day in Episode #63. We listen to Ronald Reagan's 1986 Memorial Day Speech then give some interesting historical facts about Memorial Day. I make a plea to please respect the importance of the Day and to remember our fallen Heros.
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Episode #62 Week in Review May 22, 2021
In this Week in Review, we discuss social media and who is really to blame for its influence on society. How was social media used to influence a local election? As in most of our episodes, we have a bit of a history lesson to start us out. Go to wimmerswilderness.org to learn more about what we...
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Episode #61 April 30th Week in Review
In this Week in Review, we discuss Resiliency planning on South Dakota and Nebraska Ranches. How improving grazing management, wildlife habitat, and water quality all improve the ranches and the environment. I highlight some issues with the American Rescue Plan recently signed into law. Many…
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Episode #60 Week in Review April 23rd 2021
Launching a Week in Review Series that covers several topics each week that last 15 to 20 minutes per episode. This week Florida, Texas, Indiana and Georgia provide us stories covering Local Control, Public Health and Climate Change. This Episode is broadcast on Wimmer's Wilderness Facebook live.
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Episode #59 2021 Update
Update on what is happening in Wimmer's Wilderness. May podcast episodes titled Inflation, Yertle the Turtle, Biggest Personalities in Congress and Running for Electric Cooperative Board. I discuss the upcoming launch of the Wimmer's Wilderness Store that will carry lip balm, honey, beeswax...
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Episode #58 The Public Good
In Episode #58, we hear Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1932 Portland speech, commonly known as the 'The Public Good Speech. After his speech, I discuss local electric cooperatives and energy companies. It is essential to highlight the good government can do and what happens when only a negative view of...
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Episode #57 Dr. King's Letter from the Birmingham Jail
In Episode #57, we hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Letter from the Birmingham Jail. After my brief introduction, we listen to Dr. King read his letter. It is a masterpiece of thought and persuasive argument. I hope you listen to his words and how he answers his critics, details the injustice,...
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Episode #56, Conversation with GreenStep Co-Directors Kristin Mroz and Lola Schoenrich,
In episode #56, Conversation with GreenStep Co-Directors Kristin Mroz and Lola Schoenrich, we explore the positive contributions local communities can have on our lives. We cover a multitude of topics: Sustainability Renewable Energy Resiliency Green Space Equity Collaboration Youth Tribal…
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Episode #55 Conversation with Chiara Riolfi of BeeVital
Episode #55 of Wimmer's Wilderness Podcast features our first international conversation with BeeVital's very own Chiara Riolfi. BeeVital is an Austrian Company specializing in honeybee health. Chiara shared a great deal of information about honeybees in numerous countries, regulatory issues when...
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Episode #54 Conversation with Keith Dragisich about Community Banking
In today's Episode of Wimer's Wilderness, we have a conversation with Keith Dragisich, Vice President and Chief Development Officer, about Community Banking. What is a community bank? It is a locally owned and operated financial institution. They address the needs of a community by offering loans...
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Episode #53 Aquaponics
In Episode #53, we talk with Clayton Timm of Green Leaf Farms. This aquaponics operation based in Chetek, Wisconsin, is producing Fresh Swiss chard, basil, romaine, kale, leaf lettuce, and tilapia. At the start of the episode, I give a few minutes of aquaponics history and background information....
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Episode #52 Farming
In episode #52, we discuss Farming. That word means a lot of different things. We have big ag with farms as large as 190,000 farmland acres down to a fraction of an acre for aquaponics operation. Our discussion is going to touch on these and everything in between. Farm finances are also a key…
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Episode #51 Down Ballot
In episode #51, we discuss Down Ballot. As elections come to a close Nov 3rd, it is essential to understand how down-ballot races impact our lives. It is more than just a Presidential election. Make sure you stick around till the end to play our quiz. You will have a chance to win our Wimmer's...
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Episode #50 The Presidency
In episode #50, we discuss the Presidency. As the Presidential election comes to a close Nov 3rd, it is essential to understand the position, its powers, and how it has evolved. In today's podcast, we explore the following three points: Point #1 What is the American Presidency? Point #2 How do we...
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Episode #49 Voting
In 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...
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Episode #48 Conversation with Conservation Made Simple President Cameron Winkler
In Episode #48 we have a great conversation with Cameron Winkler, the President of Conservation Made Simple. We discuss his interest in conservation, starting when he was a 12-year-old volunteering at his local zoo and evolving into a non-profit to educate and lead on environmental issues....
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Episode #47 Education
In Episode #47, we discuss Education funding trends from 2005 to date. We explore the effects on education funding of the Great Recession and the economic recovery up to the Covid19 Pandemic impact. Our second topic delves into the promise of state lotteries and the realities of their negative...
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Episode #46 Census
In episode #46, we are going to discuss the census in depth. I have covered the census previously, but it is essential to keep getting the word out to get our national count completed and done accurately. We are covering 5 points Point #1 What is the Census? Point #2 What it means to…
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Episode #45 Conversation with CritterFacts
We have a fun conversation with William Colaw and Cara Loeb the Co-Founders of CritterFacts. Their Mission is: 'To spread knowledge, create curiosity, and inspire appreciation, for wildlife and our environment, that in turn promotes wildlife welfare, supports conservation efforts, and helps to...
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Episode #44 Bees
In Episode #44 we do a quick update about Covid19 and school openings then spend most of the episode talking about starting a backyard honey bee operation. Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions,...
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Episode #43 National Debt, Farm Subsidies, Covid19 & Bees
We have a good conversation about some terrifying national debt and farm subsidy numbers. Covid19 continues to be a growing concern with our listeners, so delved back into that crisis. Honey bees provided a bit of happiness at the end of our podcast as we detailed a bit of our five-part series I…
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Episode #42 Mask, Covid19 & Bees
In Episode #42 Mask, Covid19, and Bees, we delve into a Gallup Poll about mask-wearing, discuss Covid19 spread, and honey bees. We share a lot of great information in the first two segments and finish with my passion project, raising honey bees. Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at…
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Episode #41 Conversation with Former Mayor Hagen-Kennedy
In Episode #41 we have a great conversation with former North Branch, MN Mayor Kirsten Hagen-Kennedy. We discuss her campaign for the 2018 DFL nomination in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, her years of community organizing, mayoral campaigns, her work to improve public health and her...
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Episode #40 Mask, Food Banks & Opening Up
We discuss the politics and necessity of wearing a face mask during the time of Covid19. Food Banks across our Country face escalating demands and dwindling resources. Our Country is moving fast to open up economic activities, and we delve into the positives and negatives. We finish this episode...
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Episode #39 Community & Economic Development
Welcome to Wimmer's Wilderness. In this episode, we have a conversation with Ryan Kernosky, the Community Development Director and Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. We discuss Community Development, Economic Development, Public Service, and so much…
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Episode #38 Covid19 Impacts on Local Communities
In this episode we have a Covid19 update, discuss the financial impacts to local governments and finish with lessons learned from the Great Recession. We have our popular quiz in which you may win a Wimmer's Wilderness Mason Jar drinking glass, Wimmer's Wilderness recycled cardboard pen and the...
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Episode #37 2020 The Lost Year - Wildlife Corridors - Telemedicine
In this episode we discuss 2020 as the lost year, wildlife corridors and telemedicine. We have a couple parody commercials interlaced and our popular quiz.
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Episode #36 New Reality
In Episode #36 New Reality we discuss the concept of Flattening the Curve, Stay at Home Orders and the future episodes. We are in a whole new world reality and we must be prepared to do our part. Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education...
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Episode #35 Conversation with Public Health Director Jennifer Rombalski
We have a great conversation with Jennifer Rombalski, Public Health Director of La Crosse Wisconsin. Public health is defined as the science of protecting the safety and improving the health of communities through education, policy making and research for disease and injury prevention. The...
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Episode #34 Conversation with Mayor Wheeler of Bremerton, WA
Conversation with Mayor Wheeler of Bremerton, WA. We discuss his Military and Public service. Our conversation covered topics of public health, housing, jobs, environment and many more than impact his community. Also some really innovative ideas to better serve communities throughout our Country....
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Episode #33 Conversation with John Pepper Chair of Norwich VT
Conversation with Chair John Pepper of Norwich Vermont. We discuss his lifetime of business success and how that has motivated him to help make his community a better place. We discussed livable wages, affordable housing, transparency, climate change impacts and so much more. Wimmer's Wilderness…
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Episode #32 - Presidential Primaries and Caucuses
We are on the cusp of Primary/caucus season. This process starts February 3rd in Iowa and ends June 7th in Puerto Rico. We take a look at the first 4 contest and a few other states and discuss their impact on selecting our next President. Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics,...
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What to Expect in 2020
In Episode #31 we answer the question of why Wilderness is in the Podcast title and let our listeners know what to expect in 2020. Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are...
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Episode #30 Local Taxes
In Episode #30 we discuss what types of taxes are used to fund local government. I use Texas and Minnesota as examples of the variety we can see from state to state. We compare and contrast the different revenue generating models and then discuss how effective each provides resources for local...
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Episode #29 Washington's Warning
We discuss President's Washington's warning about political parties in his Farewell Address. We are living in an age that is ruled by partisan fighting and gridlock. Here is a hint to the solution - compromise is not a dirty word. Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community,...
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Episode #28 Cyber Security
In Episode #28 we discuss a conservation survey from Montana then delve into our main topic of Cyber Attacks on Local Governments. We finish with our 3 question Quiz where you can win a Wimmer's Wilderness mason glass drinking jar, a recycled cardboard pen and our very popular retractable –...
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Episode #27 Crippling National Debt
We discuss the Trillion dollar a year deficits, the nearly $23 Trillion National Debt by laying out its history and the troubling consequences to our Nation. Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our…
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Episode #26 Democratic Candidates need to Focus on #1 Issue
Episode #26 is covers the #1 threat to American Democracy and Government - President Trump. We must ensure that Democratic Candidates do not outbid themselves on a drive to secure primary votes that they are unable to win the General Election. We discuss climate change, guns, college tuition,...
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Episode #25 Recycled Plastics to Clothing & Community Development
We discuss how recycled plastics, specifically plastic bottles, are used to make clothing and if that is an environmentally positive process. We then move on to Community Development and finish with our Quiz. Our Quiz prizes include a Wimmer's Wilderness mason glass drinking jar, recycled…
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Episode #24 Encore of - The Importance of Cities with Sam Mamet Executive Director of CML
An interesting conversation with Sam Mamet the Executive Director of the Colorado Municipal League. We discuss how cities deliver services and the roles of local officials. The importance of state and local partnerships. Sam relates several stories from his decades of experience serving cities in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Wimmer's Wilderness. We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. We, as individuals, can have a significant impact on the quality of our communities. I have always wanted to create a way to help bring a little more light on important issues that affect us.I have created a Podcast called Wimmer's Wilderness to give voice to this idea. Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment, and Education from a local perspective.Our regions, states, and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we can make a positive change in our local communities, it will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state, and national levels.
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