“A Way with Words” show cohosts Marth Barnette and Grant Barett share their love of language. Then, we talk about Wisconsin’s cranberry growing dominance. Then, we talk to the pizza chef and owner of Flour Girl & Flame.
Featured in this Episode
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A conversation with the cohosts of ‘A Way with Words’
A love of language has driven “A Way with Words” as a public radio show airing nationally for the past 27 years. We talk to cohosts Grant Barrett about Martha Barnette, who will attend the Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration in Madison on Oct. 26.
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Wisconsin’s cranberry industry is dominating and changing
Wisconsin is a leading producer of cranberries in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean the crop isn’t immune to climate change or economic forces. We talk to Grant Holley, executive director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association.
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A slice of life as a Milwaukee-area pizza purveyor
Before October – National Pizza Month – ends, we talk to Dana Spandet, chef and owner of the artisanal, wood-fired pizza restaurant and mobile food truck Flour Girl & Flame.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Martha Barnette Guest
- Grant Barrett Guest
- Grant Holley Guest
- Dana Spandet Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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