HeyJaredThe Defender Podcast
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.
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- Aug 31, 2026
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Good News for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee! (opens the original)
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Wisconsin must be doing something right, because the first bee ever listed as a federally endangered species is starting to reappear–right here. In the episode, a walk deep into the Wisconsin woods to find out what it will take to bring our bees back and meet the dedicated experts and volunteers who are working hard to save our pollinators.
Wisconsin Farmer Answers Your Questions About Wind Energy (opens the original)
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In this episode, Amy heads to Columbia County to separate fact from fiction about wind energy… and learn a thing or two about cows. Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Jerry Cigelske, 2nd generation Wisconsin farmer
How to Take the Trash Out of Your Life (opens the original)
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Overwhelmed by the environmental problems we face? In this episode, how to use your knowledge and power – to find your happy place. Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Sasha Stone, Green Life Trading Company, Zero Waste Madison Resources for You: The Defender Episode 35: Microplastics in Our Bodies – How Much do They Hurt Us? Green Life Trading Co. Zero Waste Madison Facebook Community Under the Lens: Microplastics and Our Bodies
Can Small Farms Save Wisconsin's Water? (opens the original)
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It has never been easy to be a farmer. But these days, in the face of rising costs, tariffs, and consolidation, keeping a small farm in business seems next to impossible. But there is a way to survive, and it might just be the key to protecting our health, cleaning up our water, and saving our soil. In this episode, Amy talks with Chaz Self from Grassway Organics about the future of farming, and where we all fit in. Plus, pizza! Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Chaz Self, Grassway Organics Resources
Do AI Data Centers Hurt Your Health? (opens the original)
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The Wisconsin Public Health Association recently adopted a resolution saying unregulated hyperscale data centers are a threat to public health in our state. In this episode, hear from one of the co-authors of that resolution to find out the health and energy consequences of data centers. Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Kayla Rinderknecht, Community Health Manager, Clean Wisconsin Resources for You: Petition: Stop Unchecked AI Data Center Development Clean Wisconsin Action Alerts
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