We talk with the president of Lawrence University about an upcoming mixed-use building project in downtown Appleton. Then, we talk about the impact of recent local TV news layoffs across Wisconsin. Then, we talk with Wisconsin’s 11th poet laureate.
Featured in this Episode
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Lawrence University offers apartments to community members
In Appleton, Lawrence University and the Trout Museum of Art are working together on a $38 million building project. This fall, the building will offer housing to local community members. The president of the university offers insight on these housing opportunities and what the future holds.
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Impact of local TV layoffs
Local television stations in Wisconsin have seen layoffs in recent months. A journalism professor explains the state of the local TV news industry and how cuts impact the communities these stations cover. Then we check in on how local news changes have affected the Eau Claire area.
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Meet Wisconsin’s new poet laureate
On Jan. 15, Wisconsin’s 11th poet laureate begins a three-year term. We talk with award winning poet, essayist and Milwaukee native, Brenda Cárdenas.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Laurie Carter Guest
- Mike Wagner Guest
- Tom Giffey Guest
- Brenda Cárdenas Guest
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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