From Middle Earth and Narnia, to The Wire‘s Baltimore and Breaking Bad‘s New Mexico, a pop culture expert talks about creating amazing fictional places in books, television and movies. We’ll also check what a disappointing jobs report means for the Wisconsin governor’s race, and we’ll find out how to combine the best of Vietnamese cuisine with French baguette.
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Fictional Worlds: The Best Places In Books, Movies And TV
From Middle Earth and Narnia to The Wire’s Baltimore and Breaking Bad’s New Mexico, a pop culture expert talks about creating amazing fictional places in books, television and movies. You can share your favorites, too.
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How Will Latest Jobs Report Affect Walker-Burke Race?
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development yesterday reported that private sector jobs grew by only 1.3 percent in the 12 months ending in March. How will this affect a tight gubernatorial race?
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How To Make 'Crazy-Delicious' Banh Mi At Home
Nearly a century ago, Vietnamese street vendors invented banh mi, a form of sandwich that combines the best of Vietnamese cuisine with French baguette. A food writer talks about the endless variations of banh mi, and how to make the perfect sandwich at home.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Rob Weiner Guest
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Andrea Nguyen Guest
- Marika Suval Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
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