We talk with a WPR reporter about the state legislature’s impasse over the next state budget. Then, we learn how Les Paul invented multi-track recording. And, we discuss Appleton’s vibrant literary arts scene.
Featured in this Episode
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Democrats, Republicans deadlocked on state budget
After months of negotiations, Democrats and Republicans in the state legislature are at an impasse over the next state budget and have stopped talking. We learn what this moment means, what could be in the budget and how it will come together with WPR Capitol bureau chief Shawn Johnson.
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How one Wisconsinite changed audio as we know it
We talk about how the Wizard of Waukesha, Les Paul, invented multi-track recording — one of the most important advancements in audio technology history.
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In Appleton, poetry is everywhere
Every year since 2014, five short poems by Appleton residents are selected to be stamped into the city’s concrete for pedestrians to enjoy. We talk to the librarian behind the project and the city’s very first poet laureate about Appleton’s vibrant literary arts scene.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Audrey Martinovich Guest
- Peter Kotarba Guest
- Cathryn Cofell Guest
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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