Brian Noonan and Jamie Martinson dig into one of Wisconsin’s sweetest staples with Theresa Baroun from the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association. She walks through how syrup actually gets made, why Wisconsin is such a big deal in the maple world, and how climate change is starting to mess with the season. Plus, some of the cool new tech producers are using—like solar-powered vacuum systems—to keep things flowing.

Then things shift a bit, as author Don Martin joins Nite Lite to talk about fandom and where things stand right now. From navigating the J.K. Rowling conversation to finding more inclusive spaces in pop culture, it’s a thoughtful look at what it means to be a fan today.

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