People from Mexico and Mexican-Americans have been enriching our state’s culture and history for more than a century. We hear about their stories from the author of a new book. We also look a new study that examines the demographics and experiences over time of our state’s foreign-born residents. Plus, we talk about fun, delicious, and accessible recipes that bring generations together in the kitchen.
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Wisconsin's Foreign-Born Population Over The Years
Like many states, Wisconsin has been shaped by its foreign-born residents in many ways. We’ll talk with the author of a new study that looks at the demographics and experiences over time of those residents of our state.
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The History And Experiences Of Mexicans In Wisconsin
It’s common to think of the Mexican presence in Wisconsin as a recent development, but people from Mexico, and Mexican-Americans from border states have been enriching our state’s culture and history for more than a century. The author of a new book on Mexicans in Wisconsin shares the story of what brought them here, and the thriving social and religious communities that they founded.
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Family Cooking: Jacques Pépin And His Granddaughter Talk About Their Time In The Kitchen
Learning to cook is a time-honored tradition but one that can seem a little daunting when kids are involved. Renowned chef Jacques Pépin joins us, along with his granddaughter Shorey, to talk about fun, delicious, and accessible recipes that bring generations together in the kitchen.
What questions do you have about cooking with kids? What tips do you have? What are some of your favorite family-friendly recipes?
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Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Malia Jones Guest
- Sergio Gonzalez Guest
- Jacques Pépin Guest
- Shorey Wesen Guest
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