The Defender

Clean Wisconsin: Your environmental voice since 1970

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Welcome to the Defender, Wisconsin's environmental podcast, where we talk about the most pressing environmental issues facing Wisconsin and how you can plug in to defend our air, water, land and climate. The Defender is hosted by former radio and TV journalist Amy Barrilleaux. She'll help cut through the jargon and all the misinformation that's out there and have real conversations about how to build a healthy, sustainable future. Every week, Amy talks with scientists, advocates, farmers, experts, and just everyday people who are working right here in Wisconsin to make a difference to protect this place we call home.

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Recent episodes

  • SPECIAL EPISODE: Line 5 Pipeline SpillSep 8, 2026 · 25 min
  • Good News for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee!Aug 31, 2026 · 23 min
  • Wisconsin Farmer Answers Your Questions About Wind EnergyAug 17, 2026 · 26 min
  • How to Take the Trash Out of Your LifeAug 10, 2026 · 20 min
  • Can Small Farms Save Wisconsin's Water?Jul 27, 2026 · 32 min
  • Do AI Data Centers Hurt Your Health?Jul 20, 2026 · 34 min
  • Are You Ready for the Plastic-Free Challenge?Jul 13, 2026 · 22 min
  • Coal in the WaterJun 29, 2026 · 21 min
  • Who's behind the avalanche of AI data center moratoriums in Wisconsin?Jun 22, 2026 · 42 min
  • Is Ethanol a Scam?Jun 15, 2026 · 29 min

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