Appleton’s Trout Museum of Art is featuring an exhibit all about classic American animation thanks to an Appleton native who has been hunting for hand-painted animation frames since the early 1980s. We talk to the collector about how his hobby got started. We also discuss the legacy of Judge Kennedy who has just announced his retirement, and we hear about this week’s Wisconsin news like Foxconn’s groundbreaking.
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State News Roundup For June 29, 2018
President Trump visited Wisconsin to celebrate Foxconn, on the heels of his pointed criticism of a plan by Harley-Davidson to move some operations overseas. state lawmakers want to meet with a judge who they say gave a lenient sentence to a man convicted of multiple sexual assaults, and a Wisconsin veteran who lost his life at Pearl Harbor is laid to rest. All that and more in our weekly look at top news stories.
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Appleton's Trout Museum Showcasing Classic Animation
The 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit? was a breakthrough for classic animation and gave the style a new energy. This summer, Appleton’s Trout Museum of Art is exhibiting hand painted images used in the movie as well as drawings of classic Looney Tunes scenes. The collector behind the showcase talks with us about his love of animation and what people can see at the museum.
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Justice Kennedy's Legacy And The Process Of Filling His Seat On The US Supreme Court
US Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will leave the bench at the end of July. We’ll look at his reputation as a swing vote on the highest court, some of his more crucial positions, and what to expect from the process to replace him.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Bill Heeter Guest
- Charley Jacobs Guest
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