We discuss a new music video that features dozens of Wisconsin leaders and a song based on three unpublished verses by Bob Dylan. Then, we’re taking stock of satire in American politics after Mad magazine announced scaling back its operations.
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New Music Video Celebrates Wisconsin
A new song using old lyrics from a famous artist celebrates all things Wisconsin. Our guest reveals how a folk musician touring today took Bob Dylan’s scribbles from the 1960s and created a viral video that reveres Wisconsin.
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The State Of American Satire
The iconic humor publication Mad magazine announced that it will mostly stop publishing new material after almost 70 years. We look at the role of satire in American politics today and throughout history.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Kealey Bultena Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Rob Thomas Guest
- Amber Day Guest
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