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Road Trippin' with WTBA

Road Trippin' with WTBA

By: Lane Kimble & Steve Baas
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What drives you? No matter what you're doing or where you're going: it all begins and ends with a road. Hit the road with WTBA Executive Director Steve Baas and Director of Communications Lane Kimble as they explore entertainment, culture, and interesting nuggets across Wisconsin, discovering how roads, infrastructure, and the transportation construction industry unites them all.2025 Economics Management Management & Leadership Social Sciences
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  • Episode 6: The Most Influential Introvert
    Jul 23 2025

    Ever hear the word "Zemblanity" before?

    Us either.

    It wouldn't be the first time Eric Petersen taught us something new and it certainly won't be the last.

    In a fascinating discussion, the guys sit down with the legendary (and famously private) WTBA contract lobbyist to talk through the wild state budget process, politics, and the ripple effects felt throughout the transportation world.

    Oh, and then there were discussions about scooters, baseball bats, and liquor laws. Don't miss it.

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    55 mins
  • Episode 5: The Build Up to the Big Gig
    Jun 11 2025

    After 57 years, more than 3,000 unique performers, and countless memories formed in front of 12 stages, Summerfest has literally helped shape Milwaukee and its lakefront.

    But "The Big Gig" isn't just about the music. There's the sights, the smells, the snacks, the scenery and the sentiment that you can't find anywhere else in the world.

    With opening day (June 19) on the horizon, the guys sit down with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. CEO Sarah Smith Pancheri to find out why Summerfest is a must-see (and must travel-to) every year.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 4: What makes Tim Michels tick?
    May 22 2025

    You almost certainly know his name, but how well do you really know Tim Michels?

    The Michels Corporation owner and vice president has worked hard with his brothers to grow his parents’ business from $150 million to more than $4 billion today. Michels employs 8,000 people worldwide and works on a wide array of transportation and infrastructure projects.

    And, of course, there’s that recent bid for governor.

    Still, as Steve and Lane found out this week, there’s a whole lot more to Tim Michels and he’s happy to share it if you ask. Favorite band? Favorite book? Coolest job site he’s been on? It’s all in the fourth edition of “Road Trippin’ With WTBA” podcast.

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    36 mins
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