Agriculture economy, Independent publishers, Green Bay punk rock

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The band Art Thieves is featured in a new documentary about Green Bay’s early punk scene titled “Green Blah.” Band members from left to right are Kirk Wall, Colin Wall and Troy Lukowitz. Photo courtesy of Chris Pretti

Featured in this Episode

  • Wisconsin farm production is down but food processing is up

    An economic analysis of Wisconsin farming finds that farm production is down while food processing is up. A UW-extension professor explains the complexities of the state’s diverse agriculture economy including revenue, employment and environmental impact. 

  • An independent press perspective

    Although “The Big Five” publishers make up the vast majority of bestselling books in the United States a competitor is in the works. According to Publishers Weekly more authors are seeking small, independent publishers to take their work from manuscript to the shelf. We speak with two Wisconsin based independent publishers.

  • New film on Green Bay’s early punk scene

    A new film shows the rich history of the punk rock scene in Green Bay going back to the 1970s. The culture would go on to become so robust it brought touring acts like the Dead Kennedys and Black Flag to the city.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer

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