Two Wisconsin students speak with us before they compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. We talk about preparing for the competition and the challenges the pandemic presents. Then, on this week’s April Movie Club we discuss best picture nominees “Promising Young Woman” and “Nomandland.”
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Students Prepare For Scripps National Spelling Bee
Three Wisconsin students advanced to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. We speak to the two co-champions and the pronouncer of the Badger State Spelling Bee about preparing for the competition.
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April Movie Club: 'Nomadland' And 'Promising Young Woman'
Each Friday in April, leading up to the Academy Awards, we invite a film teacher and callers to discuss two of the eight best picture nominees. This week are “Nomadland” and “Promising Young Woman.”
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- L. Malik Anderson Producer
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Immanuel Goveas Guest
- Maya Jadhav Guest
- Brad Williams Guest
- Anna Thompson Hajdik Guest
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