Music festival guide, Trump indictment latest

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Lights from a stage illuminate the dark sky. The silhouette of an attendee with arms extended can be seen in front of the lights.
A fan lifts his arms as Jai Wolf performs a DJ set Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, during Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

We get a summer festival primer from a Wisconsin music journalist. Then a political scientist helps us unpack the federal criminal charges former president Donald Trump is facing.

Featured in this Show

  • A beginner's guide to Wisconsin music festivals

    Summer is music festival season in Wisconsin, and it’s not just Summerfest. From Blue Ox in Eau Claire to Country Thunder in Twin Lakes, big names in all genres of music will be playing all over the state. But if you don’t have much experience with music festivals, making a plan can be daunting. We talk to a music writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about how to plan a smooth and fun trip to any Wisconsin music festival, and what you can expect when you get there.

  • Updates on Trump federal criminal charges

    Donald Trump is the first-ever former or current commander-in-chief to face federal criminal charges. Trump is expected to make a court appearance Tuesday in Miami for the case. A political science and law professor unpacks the indictments.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Piet Levy Guest
  • David Schultz Guest

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