Culture
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Author Rachel Kushner on her novel, ‘Creation Lake’
Rachel Kushner’s latest novel, “Creation Lake” bears all the hallmarks of her literary legacy. It’s big on ideas, fast on pacing and features her remarkable prose and another fascinating protagonist […]
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Listening with the world in ’32 Sounds’
Filmmaker Sam Green takes WPR’s “BETA” on a visual and aural journey through the sounds that shape our world and how we relate to them.
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Elaine May, ‘the godmother of modern American comedy’
Author Carrie Courogen chronicles the history of one of the most creative and talented improv comedians and directors of the 20th century with her book, “Miss May Does Not Exist: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood’s Hidden Genius.”
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Meet the Janesville microphone maker capturing kicks and goals around the world
Waves are everywhere: they make up light, color and heat. In a very literal sense, waves connect us all. And there are so many ways these waves can change before […]
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Milwaukee Meets The Beatles
On September 4, 1964, the Beatles played their only show in Wisconsin. Writer Dean Robbins tells us about the madness that greeted John, Paul, George and Ringo on their first […]
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Hear from the chocolatier whose dessert won Wisconsin State Fair’s best of show
Last fall marked a decade since Fazio’s Chocolate opened outside Milwaukee. Their treat to mark the milestone called “Decade of Decadence” took top honors at this year’s state fair.
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Short film tells the story of Northwoods man who built a castle
“Pete’s Castle,” a new short film about a Wisconsinite who built himself a castle, will have its premiere this month in Rhinelander.
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Translating whale, with the help of AI
Canadian marine biologist Shane Gero talks with “To The Best Of Our Knowledge” about the latest breakthroughs in understanding what whales are saying through Project CETI.
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Being a kid again: Finding fun and connections at adult summer camp
Going to camp can be the highlight of some kids’ summers. But what if you didn’t to go to sleepaway camp as a child? Or if you were one of […]
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Tim Walz’s viral ‘Menards’ jingle video has an ironic twist
It’s a sign of how the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris is engaging with influencer culture to spread its message, and attempting to leverage the Minnesota governor’s folksy Midwestern charm to appeal to younger voters.