Best Fictional Places, Latest WI Jobs Report, Food Friday

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From Middle Earth and Narnia, to The Wire‘s Baltimore and Breaking Bad‘s New Mexico, a pop culture expert talks about creating amazing fictional places in books, television and movies. We’ll also check what a disappointing jobs report means for the Wisconsin governor’s race, and we’ll find out how to combine the best of Vietnamese cuisine with French baguette.

Featured in this Show

  • Fictional Worlds: The Best Places In Books, Movies And TV

    From Middle Earth and Narnia to The Wire’s Baltimore and Breaking Bad’s New Mexico, a pop culture expert talks about creating amazing fictional places in books, television and movies. You can share your favorites, too.

  • How Will Latest Jobs Report Affect Walker-Burke Race?

    The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development yesterday reported that private sector jobs grew by only 1.3 percent in the 12 months ending in March. How will this affect a tight gubernatorial race?

  • How To Make 'Crazy-Delicious' Banh Mi At Home

    Nearly a century ago, Vietnamese street vendors invented banh mi, a form of sandwich that combines the best of Vietnamese cuisine with French baguette. A food writer talks about the endless variations of banh mi, and how to make the perfect sandwich at home.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Rob Weiner Guest
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Andrea Nguyen Guest
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer

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