Wisconsin Weekend from Wisconsin Public Radio

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Wisconsin Weekend from Wisconsin Public Radio

Wisconsin Weekend” features some of our favorite conversations from “Wisconsin Today” about the state’s cultures, communities, and interesting people. Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent for a weekly look at what makes Wisconsin such a fun and vibrant place to be.

  1. 10

    Focus on caregivers, Children’s books that acknowledge disabilities, Writing about your life

    We explore an art exhibit that looks at the experiences of caregivers. Then, we talk to the founder of an award for children’s books that focus on people with disabilities. […]

  2. 9

    Outdoor classrooms, Magic realist painters, Movie about dying

    We visit a Wisconsin elementary school bringing kids outdoors for class every day. We also learn about the history of artists painting in the magical realism style in Wisconsin. Plus, […]

  3. 8

    Wisconsin Film Festival, Hmong refugee’s memoir, Silent book club

    The creator of the John Wick movie franchise talks about his new movie coming to the Wisconsin Film Festival. We also visit with La Crosse writer Pao Lor about his […]

  4. 7

    Tiny cabin life, Making wallpaper cool, Disability experiences in children’s books

    We visit with a YouTube star who travels around Wisconsin documenting his camping trips during all seasons. We also talk with a Milwaukee printmaker whose new book celebrates the possibilities […]

  5. 6

    Madison Symphony director, Local horror stories, Wisconsin blues-rock singer

    A Wisconsin blues singer talks about her new album and moving her songwriting in a personal direction. We also hear about a new collection of short scary stories from around […]

  6. 5

    Wisconsin’s grottos, Children’s book on making forts, Milwaukee gun owner summit

    We hear about a new exhibit and a musical album celebrating Wisconsin’s folk-art grottos. We also talk with the author of a children’s book chosen for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. […]

  7. 4

    Letters of love, Shipwreck discovery, Wisconsin author’s new thriller

    A Wisconsin college student talks about leading a project to send out encouraging notes to sick children around the country. We also hear about a sunken luxury liner discovered in […]

  8. 3

    Analog photography, Retro computer lab, Stories of service

    We hear about a group of photographers in Appleton coming together around film and analog cameras. We also learn about a retro computer lab at UW-Milwaukee. Plus, a new exhibit […]

  9. 2

    Writing your life, Wisconsin warming centers, NFL halftime performer

    We learn about a series of classes teaching Wisconsin senior citizens to write their life story. We also check in on the services warming centers provided for people in need […]

  10. 1

    Superior murals restored, New horror novel, Snow sculpting champions

    We hear about the discovery and restoration of historic murals in Superior. A Wisconsin film professor talks about her debut horror novel. And a champion snow sculpting team discuss their […]

  11. 0

    Pulaski student reporters, Wisconsin ski jumper, Skylar Grey reflects on hometown

    We hear about students in Pulaski who are running one of their area’s only local news outlets. We also talk with an Olympic ski jumping hopeful about reaching her personal […]

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Wisconsin Weekend” features some of our favorite conversations from “Wisconsin Today” about the state’s cultures, communities, and interesting people. Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent for a weekly look at what makes Wisconsin such a fun and vibrant place to be.

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