The warm summer weather means that plenty of veggies are in season right now, including the ever-popular cucumber. Our guest shares some of her favorite recipes for the versatile veggie, including soups and cocktails. We also get the story behind the country’s biggest unicycle festival coming to Wisconsin, and, in the wake of another theater shooting, look at President Obama’s earlier call for “common sense” gun laws.
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In the wake of another mass shooting, this one in a Louisiana movie theater, we look at Obama’s call for “common sense gun laws” in the U.S.
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Unique Unicycle Event Comes To Wisconsin
The nation’s biggest unicycle event is in Wisconsin this year; we’ll get a preview of the event, and an inside look at the appeal of riding on one wheel.
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Food Friday: Cucumbers
There are lots of fresh ingredients available in the summer. One of the most versatile is the cucumber. Food Friday regular Lori Skelton discusses different ways of using this summer staple in food, from soup to cocktails.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Marika Suval Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Robert Spitzer Guest
- Katie Beilfuss Guest
- Scott Wilton Guest
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