Milwaukee Photographer Revives Civil War Era Practice, Wisconsin Documentary Shares Rural Life Story, War In Yemen

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Photo Provided By Andy Soth, From ‘Portraits From Rural Wisconsin’ Project

We talk with the creator of a documentary focus on life in rural Wisconsin about his project and what makes rural communities around the state unique. We also hear from a Milwaukee-based photographer practicing a technique called tintype photography that was popularized in the 1850s. And, we take a look at President Trump’s veto of a resolution that would have ended American military support for the war in Yemen.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Dalia Fahmy Guest
  • Margaret Muza Guest
  • Andy Soth Guest

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