Sun Prairie Rising Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 56 - Josh Clements, Sun Prairie Planning Director Mar 27, 2023

Show notes

This episode includes an interview with Sun Prairie's Planning Director, Josh Clements. They talked about Josh's journey to planning and how he feels that working on issues in the public sphere can really help people. Josh had some unique perspectives on housing (affordable and otherwise) and why people seem to always prefer single family homes vs apartments. They also talked about the new Starbucks, Cousins Subs and Capital Fitness. Andy also reminds everyone to vote for School Board, Municipal Judge andWI Supreme Court in the upcoming spring election on April 4th!

Episode 55 - We're BACK with Taylor Brown, Sun Prairie Director of Economic Development Feb 16, 2023

Show notes

We are BACK! After a few months off, Sun Prairie's What Are We Building? podcast returns with the perfect guest: Taylor Brown, Director of Economic Development for the city, knows exactly what we're building. We did a whirlwhind tour of construction projects around town - updates on the area around Metro Market, HyVee, new Apartments, Main St, Downtown and MORE!

Episode 54, Sun Prairie Mayor Paul Esser - Part 2 May 03, 2022

Show notes

Part 2 of my interview with Mayor Paul Esser. We talked about specific projects and important issues affecting Sun Prairie, from the bus line and BRT, to affordable housing, apartments, and racial diversity.

Sorry to say this will be my last show for awhile - I'll be taking some time for a summer hiatus. I haven't ruled out bringing the show back - in Sun Prairie someone's always asking "What Are We Building?"

Episode 53 - Paul Esser, Mayor of Sun Prairie Apr 21, 2022

Show notes

In honor of recording over 50 episodes of "What Are We Building?" I sat down for a chat with the guy in the big chair: Mayor Paul Esser. In Part 1, we talked about the Mayor's experience growing up in Madison, joining the army and attending college amidst the Vietnam era, and how he first got involved in politics in Sun Prairie.

Also, some news and reflections about 2 years and 50+ episodes at the beginning of the show.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of the interview, airing next week.

Epode 52, Donna Mackey Apr 08, 2022

Show notes

Donna Mackey has lived in Sun Prairie for 32 years. As a military wife, she moved around a lot and had multiple careers, so we had a lovely chat about why her family chose to put down roots and settle here. From the richness of ethnic diversity to the sense of community and connection, Donna's perspective on what Sun Prairie is building is especially valuable and fascinating.

I also opened the show with thoughts on the recent local elections for City Council and School Board.

Special Episode: Election Night Results with Bill Baker, Tony Klemme, David Virgell, Diana McFarland, Latoya Holiday and Brent Eisberner Apr 07, 2022

Show notes

Our special LIVE broadcast on election night April 5, 2022. It’s a little long, but it was a really fun, interesting discussion between myself, Bill Baker and Tony Klemme, joined by all the new faces coming to City Council and School Board: David Virgell, Diana McFarland, Latoya Holiday and Brent Eisberner. We had a lot of time to wait for the results, so in between we managed to have a few laughs while talking about serious topics like race, diversity and Voter ID. There was also singing at one point.

Episode 51 - Diana McFarland, Steve Schroeder, Latoya Holiday, Sun Prairie School Board Candidates Mar 24, 2022

Show notes

On the newest episode of "What Are We Building?" Andy concludes his series of interviews with all of the candidates running in the local election on April 5th. On this show, you'll hear from Diana McFarland, Steve Schroeder, and Latoya Holiday. Plus an announcement about a special LIVE episode...tune in on election night to hear Andy and a few special guests announce the results as they come in.

Episode 50 - Lisa Goldsberry & Stephen Elmer, Sun Prairie School Board Candidates Mar 17, 2022

Show notes

This week I continue the series of interviews with the various folks running for local office in the April 5th election. In this show hear from Lisa Goldsberry and Stephen Elmer, 2 of the 5 candidates for school board. Next week we'll have Diana McFarland, Latoya Holiday and Steve Schroeder.

I opened the show with some thoughts on the school district, and making sure we remember how good we have it, even as we work to make things better...

Episode 49 - David Virgell & Russ Wied, District 4 City Council Candidates Mar 16, 2022

Show notes

I'm continuing my series of shows talking with the various candidates running for City Council and School Board. This week I spoke with the 2 gentlemen running for District 4 Alder: David Virgell & Russ Wied.

Episode 48 - Brent Eisberner, Candidate for City Council Alder District 2 Feb 24, 2022

Show notes

This week, Andy talks with District 2 City Council Candidate Brent Eisberner about his time in the Marine Corps, working as an attorney and standing up for the "little guy."

Andy also opens the show with some choice words (good & bad) about traveling for his new job, and news about an approved rental unit development project on the North side of town at Bird & Egre Rd.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Sun Prairie Rising Podcast

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected