Party platforms may seem unimportant, but an observer of the political process says that they can hint at who will be at the table to make important decisions. We look at Wisconsin’s place in the history of newspaper comics. And avocados have been around for millennia, but they are enjoying a heyday now.
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Do Party Platforms Still Matter?
Political party platforms don’t get much attention, even from die-hard supporters. But a political observer says that the document can provide important clues about how federal dollars will be spent if the party is in power.
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Exhibit Celebrates Wisconsin's Place In Comic Strip History
A new exhibit in West Bend and Milwaukee showcases over 200 works by Wisconsin cartoonists and comic strip creators. We talk with the exhibit’s curator about our state’s influence on comics and what we can learn by looking at comic strips as works of art.
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A History Of Avocados
Avocados were around in prehistoric times, but they have never been more popular than today. We’ll look at the rise in popularity of a pretty odd fruit.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Marjorie Hershey Guest
- Tyler Friedman Guest
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