The world is full of natural wonders– baobab trees so large you can step inside for a drink, gloworm caves, and festivals where grown men leap over infants. We talk to a guest who compiled an atlas of these marvels. On this week’s Food Friday, we explore the robust flavors of Gambian cuisine. And new changes to Wisconsin’s rules on absentee voting went into effect last month, we’ll talk about how they could affect voters.
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Changes To Wisconsin's Absentee Voting Rules
A new requiring absentee ballots to be sent in earlier than previous elections could have an impact Wisconsin residents who need to vote by mail. We’ll learn about the changes with Andrea Kaminski, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters – Wisconsin.
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Exploring The World's Unique And Unusual Places
From and Icelandic elf school to a glow-worm cave in New Zealand, a co-author of the book “Atlas Obscura” takes us on a tour of some of the most unusual sights and experiences in the world.
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Cooking With A West African Perspective
A self-taught cook shares the creative West African recipe ideas she learned from her mother, which include dishes like creamy shrimp, grilled pepper fish, goat melt and tasty mango chicken–the recipe of which you can try, below.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Marika Suval Producer
- Andrea Kaminski Guest
- Ella Morton Guest
- Margaret Ellis Guest
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