Join host Rose Daily and guests Ben Stanger of Green Box Compost & Noah Bloedorn of Reap Food Group to learn about Dane County food systems. Farmland is a familiar sight across Wisconsin—but have you ever wondered what crops are being grown and where they go after harvest? While today’s food system is geared towards corporate-scale agriculture, many community members seek to support local, small-scale growers. Tune in to learn more about how our local food system works, the challenges it faces, and the opportunities to build a more resilient, community-focused food system for the future.

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Heat pumps are one of the biggest game changers in home heating and cooling - they're ultra-efficient, all-electric, and the future of home comfort. But there's also some concerns around them: they don’t work in cold climates, they cost too much, and they’re too complicated. So, what’s the truth? Join host Rose Daily and guest Stephen Cavill to learn exactly how heat pumps work, separate myth from fact, and learn step-by-step tips for successfully switching to a heat pump.

Madison Home Performance: https://madisonhomeperformance.com/

Heat Pumps 101: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/heat-pump-systems

Stephen's Electric Bills: https://madisonhomeperformance.com/about-us-bpi-certified/

Home Energy Efficiency Informational Videos: https://madisonhomeperformance.com/energy-tips-videos/

(01:55) Role of HVAC systems

(03:06) Most common types of HVAC systems

(05:21) How do heat pumps work?

(07:39) 300-400% efficiency

(08:15) Heat pumps are just fancy air conditioners

(09:15) Myth #1: heat pumps are only for heating

(11:34) Myth #2: heat pumps don't work in cold climates

(16:10) Heat pump performance in the winter

(19:23) What about -22F?

(22:50) Myth #3: heat pumps aren't affordable

(31:13) Myth #4: heat pumps don't save any money

(34:02) 85% of HVAC replacements are driven by emergencies

(38:15) Home energy assessment & load calculation

(45:45) Top questions to ask your hvac contractor

Art and artists play a powerful role in raising awareness around climate change issues and solutions. Join host Rose Daily and guests Mayela Finol and Raquel Sutherland to learn how art is a force for connection, education, and transformation, and what is lost when art is left out of the climate conversation. This episode also explores how creating art together can build stronger communities, the role of storytelling in resilience, and how public art project are helping shape collective visions for a sustainable future.

(02:40) Sneak peek into an artist's life

(06:54) Strengthening communities through art

(09:38) 50 youth inspire a mural design

(11:51) Art + science = communication

(17:40) Kids are the answer to climate change

(23:22) Storytelling through art

(27:55) Giving a voice & providing a dream

(31:02) Speaking without saying a word

(33:04) Art makes climate change real & personal