Voices from the GOP convention, Democratic take on Republican messages, Sober Mom Life, Wisconsin Life, Milwaukee’s Black Country Singer

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A WPR producer brings us observations around the RNC. The Milwaukee County executive gives his take on the messages coming out of the Republican National Convention. Then, learn about one mom’s efforts to glamorize sobriety. Then, a Wisconsin Life story. Then, Wisconsin’s Black Country Singer.

Featured in this Episode

  • Voices of the Republican National Convention

    The Republican National Convention is being held in Milwaukee this week. Our producers are on the ground and bring us interviews with Wisconsin delegates and attendees.

  • Democratic response to GOP convention

    The Republican Party is holding its national convention now in Milwaukee, a city that is dominated by the Democratic Party. We check in with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley about what he makes of the GOP’s political messages and what strategy he thinks Democrats should follow. 

  • Sobriety influencer born and bred in Wisconsin supports moms looking to quit alcohol

    Suzanne Wayre, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast, talks about the unique challenges facing mothers who want to become sober.

  • Wisconsin Life

    Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs became the hometown hero on Top Chef Wisconsin. He talked with Steve Gotcher of WPR’s “BETA” about representing the city of Milwaukee on the show, while also bringing awareness to Kennedy’s disease, which he’s had since 2016.

  • 'The Black Country Singer'

    Although country music has long been thought of as a “white” musical genre, Black artists were integral to its development. Milwaukee’s André Lamar, who records as “The Black Country Singer,” explains about how he discovered country music and what he loves about it. Original air date: May 22, 2024.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • David Crowley Guest
  • Suzanne Warye Guest
  • André Lamar Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director