Wisconsinite Gets National Band Award, Tax Credit For Parents

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In this photo taken Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, parents, children and students browse the aisles looking for back to school supplies at the Staples Office Supply store in Springfield, Ill. Seth Perlman/AP Photo

A Wisconsin man’s decades-long career in band is getting national recognition. We speak to him about his music, and what the award means to him. Then, we look at a political rift on the right over President Joe Biden’s child tax allowance.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Claire Cain Miller Guest
  • Larry Daehn Guest

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