Homegrown Magic: Wisconsin’s Food, Culture & Halloween Spirit

This week’s show serves up a true taste of Wisconsin—from Milwaukee’s Top 25 restaurants with dining critic Rachel Bernhard, to a look at Tony Shalhoub’s heartfelt return home in CNN’s Breaking Bread, and a celebration of Henry Winkler’s 80th birthday at the Bronze Fonz. We spotlight fall fun across the state, including Halloween events, Trainfest, China Lights, and the Three Rivers Pow Wow at the Milwaukee Public Museum, where James Flores shares how he’s helping keep Indigenous culture alive and thriving during Native American History Month and beyon! Then, we blend wonder and craft with magician-brewer Chris Ivanovich of Wizard Works Brewing, who mixes mind-reading with medieval-inspired beers like his new caramel apple sour, “Puck Fumpkim.” Finally, we wrap up with a preview of Present Music’s All Souls Eve concert and Erik Bilstad’s Halloween radio special, “Solomon’s Shovel.” It’s a full weekend of flavor, heritage, and a little Halloween magic—Wisconsin style.