Twenty-five years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act gave equal access and opportunities to disabled people around the country. Our guests explain how the law changed their lives, and tell us about the work they did campaigning to support the bill. We also get the latest on the biggest news stories from around the state this week, and Madison-based rock band Dolores joins us in the studio and shares some songs.
Featured in this Show
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State News Roundup For July 24, 2015
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jason Stein joins us to discuss the weeks biggest news stories including new information on the proposed open records changes, and updates on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
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Madison Psych Rockers Dolores Share New Tunes From Latest Album
Fresh off a Midwest tour with Wisconsin indie-folk darlings PHOX, Madison psychedelic rockers, Dolores came to the WPR studio to play some material from their debut EP, Nectar Fields.
They also shared a few new songs from their latest album, Peach Fuzz, and talked about how the band was spawned from an impromptu music store jam session.
Video highlights and audio of the band’s entire performance in WPR’s Buck studio.
We will also hear a recap of the Eaux Claires Music and Arts Festival from a WPR staffer. A photo slide show of the festival can be found here.
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Remembering And Celebrating The Signing Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our guests describe how their lives changed after the law went into effect, and tell us their stories of campaigning in support of the ADA.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Matt Oleson Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Jason Stein Guest
- Javi Reyes Guest
- Willie Christianson Guest
- Michelle Martini Guest
- Dick Pomo Guest
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