A father whose son was killed at Sandy Hook 12 years ago shares his insights on this recurring American nightmare. Then, we learn about the state’s Italian cooking traditions. Then, Willem Dafoe talks about his new movie, “Nosferatu,” and the influence Wisconsin has had on his craft.
Featured in this Episode
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Sandy Hook Promise founder offers perspective after Abundant Life Christian School shooting
Every year, there are hundreds of school shootings around the United States. Mark Barden lost his son, Daniel, in one of the deadliest school shooting in history in 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. He has since founded the Sandy Hook Promise. He joins us.
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Exploring Wisconsin’s rich history of Italian cuisine
We talk to a UW-Madison professor about uncovering an influential 1917 cookbook by a Janesville woman and the thriving Italian culinary tradition in Madison’s Greenbush neighborhood. Then, we hear from a chef bringing Italian cooking to Sheboygan with a focus on “slow food” and high-quality produce.
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Wisconsin’s Willem Dafoe on 'Nosferatu,' Appleton roots
One of the most successful actors from Wisconsin, Willem Dafoe has appeared in more than 150 films. He joins the show to talk about his new film, “Nosferatu,” and his origins in Appleton and Milwaukee. Then, we talk to a Wisconsin movie expert about the history of vampires in film.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Mark Barden Guest
- Grazia Menechella Guest
- Stefano Viglietti Guest
- Stefano Viglietti Guest
- Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece Guest
- Willem Dafoe Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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