The concept of folk schools originally comes from Scandinavian culture. We talk with staffers of one of the longest-running folk schools in the state, and of one of the newest. We also hear from a guest who believes exchange programs are needed to bring together people of different cultures and backgrounds in the U.S. Plus we talk about preserving folk culture with a guest who was recently recognized with a lifetime achievement award.
Featured in this Show
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Cultural Exchanges Within The United States
As cultural and political divides grow in the United States, a guest calls for an exchange program to bring together people from different backgrounds.
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Wisconsin Folk Schools Are Doing Well
The concept of folk schools originally comes from Scandinavian culture. With strong northern European influences in the Upper Midwest, they have been a fixture in the region for decades. And thanks to growing public interest, they are thriving. We talk with staffers of one of the longest-running folk schools in the state, and of one of the newest.
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The Importance Of Preserving Folk Culture In Wisconsin
Preserving Wisconsin’s folk culture has been the passion of our guest, who was recently recognized for his work with a lifetime achievement award. We talk about the honor, as well as the latest projects he’s been working on.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Host
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Amanda Ripley Guest
- Simon Stumpf Guest
- Terri Van Orman Guest
- Jim Leary Guest
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