In a sensory friendly version of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” in Milwaukee, audience members experience lower volumes, less strobe lights and are permitted to move freely. We talk with director of the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin about organizing a performance for a sensitive audience. Also, we explore iconic toy brands and what it takes to make a classic with a toy expert and the creator of a new Netflix series on toys. We will also discuss a major news story.
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Milwaukee Signs 40 Year Deal To Sell Lake Michigan Water To Waukesha
The cities of Milwaukee and Waukesha signed a 40-year contract allowing the sale of water from Lake Michigan and Milwaukee to the suburb of Waukesha. Waukesha residents have been dealing with radium-contaminated drinking water for years and coordinating water diversion from Lake Michigan to the town required an international agreement. We speak with WPR reporter Chuck Quirmbach to get the latest news.
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The Iconic Toys Of The 1980s
From swashbuckling space cowboys and cars that turned into robots, to medieval bodybuilders dressed in loin cloths, and talking teddy bears, the 1980s saw a boom that turned toys into a multi-billion dollar industry.
Netflix is releasing a new documentary series that focuses on the history and impact of some of the most iconic and important toy lines, including Star Wars, Barbie, Legos, and others. We hear from the creator of the Netflix series, and talk to a toy expert about what it is that makes a toy a classic.
We’d like to hear from you. Do you have a favorite toy from your childhood? Or maybe you were a kid during the great toy surge of the 80s…what were your favorites?
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The Growing Popularity Of Sensory-Friendly Performances
A growing part of Wisconsin’s entertainment industry is offering “sensory-friendly” events geared toward people with autism and their families — including The Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee’s First Stage Children’s Theater, the Madison Children’s Museum and even local mall santas. An autism advocate joins us to talk about what that looks like and what it means for Wisconsinites with autism.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Brad Kolberg Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Gretchen Brown Producer
- Chuck Quirmbach Guest
- Chris Bensch Guest
- Brian Volk-Weiss Guest
- Emily Levine Guest
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