This year is a special yeaThis year is a special year for 4-H, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. We talk about the history of 4-H and the impact it has had on the youth of Wisconsin. We also find out what the Milwaukee filmmaker and star of “American Movie” is up to, and find out about the possible changes coming to the Secret Service.
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For New Secret Service Director, An Uphill Battle To Restore Trust Awaits
After a tumultuous week for the Secret Service, new leadership is being brought in to deal with the agency’s problems…but they have their work for cut out for them. A reporter talks about how the agency might go about regaining the trust of the President, Congress, and the American people.
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Wisconsin Legends: Mark Borchardt
Wisconsin independent filmmaker, Mark Borchardt was the subject of the 1999 Sundance award-winning documentary film, American Movie, which followed Mark and his eccentric crew of family and friends through the laborious (and often hilarious) struggles of making Coven, a low-budget independent horror film.
We talked with the Milwaukee native about his love for cinema, and what he’s been up to since that career-launching documentary.
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100 Years Later, Wisconsin 4-H Celebrates Its Past While Looking To The Future
Wisconsin 4-H is celebrating its Centennial this year. The state’s 4-H program director talks about the youth organization’s sucesses throughout the past century, and the plan to keep it going strong for another 100 years.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Josh Gerstein Guest
- Mark Borchardt Guest
- Dale Leidheiser Guest
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