History of the mall, Seasonal summer cooking

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From above, a section of the former mall is completely demolished with only rubble remaining.
Rubble is arranged in piles during the demolition of the Wausau Center Mall on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Wausau, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

An author shares her new book on the history and cultural impact of the shopping mall. Then, this week’s Food Friday segment shares recipes for summer cooking.

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    Architecture and design writer Alexandra Lange thinks shopping malls haven’t been seriously studied, so she wrote a book about them. We talk with Lange about her book, which chronicles how malls’ architecture and design play an important role in their cultural significance.

  • Food Friday: Cooking with the season

    Ever wondered what to do with all those fresh summer vegetables? A cook explains the benefits of seasonal eating and what kind of produce you can harvest this time of year.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Alexandra Lange Guest
  • Elena Terry Guest

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