First, the head of an organization in Madison reacts to recent Supreme Court rulings that critics say threaten the separation between church and state. Then, we talk about the importance of city bands with the president of the Association of Concert Bands.
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U.S. Supreme Court chips away at wall between church and state
In a series of recent rulings, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against government officials trying to avoid endorsing religion as prohibited under the First Amendment of the Constitution. The leader of a Wisconsin-based organization dedicated to preserving the separation of church and state joins us.
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City bands of Wisconsin march on
In Wisconsin, city bands are found in every corner of the state, performing nearly every night of the week. During peak concert season we hear from a veteran conductor and city band advocate about the volunteer groups that play the marching sounds of summer.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Annie-Laurie Gaylor Guest
- Gail Brechting Guest
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