First Congressional Candidate Interview: Paul Nehlen, Folk Vs. Folk Music, Governor Candidate Interview: Robert Meyer

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Bob Dylan In Toronto, April 1980
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We talk to a UW student who was granted a Smithsonian fellowship to explore what exactly music needs to be folk music. We also hear from two candidates, Paul Lehlen running for First Congressional District and Robert Meyer running for governor.

Featured in this Show

  • First Congressional District Candidate Interview: Paul Nehlen

    In our series of interviews with candidates for the First Congressional seat, we speak with businessman Paul Nehlen. He is running as a Republican in the August 14 primary.

  • What Is 'Folk' Music?

    When Bob Dylan walked on stage at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival with a black leather jacket, an electric guitar and a full backing band, many fans decried he had turned his back on folk music. It turns out this debate over what exactly is “folk” has been happening for a long time.

    We speak to a UW-Madison student who was recently awarded a fellowship at the Smithsonian Institution to zero in on how people in 20th century America defined “folk?”

  • Governor Candidate Interview: Robert Meyer

    In our series of interviews with candidates for Governor of Wisconsin, we speak with Businessman Robert Meyer. He is running as a Republican in the August 14 primary.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Paul Nehlen Guest
  • Rivka Maizlish Guest
  • Robert Meyer Guest
  • Karl Christenson Producer
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer