An Iraq War veteran from Eau Claire talks about being the subject of a new NPR podcast about his return from combat. We also explore the recipes we can learn from gravestones in the Midwest. Plus, a sculptor shares how Ho-Chunk architecture inspires his work.
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NPR podcast features Eau Claire war veteran on returning to civilian life
Eau Claire veteran Dave Carlson did two tours in Iraq. The war had lasting impacts on his life. He’s been to prison, dealt with post traumatic stress and now advocates for homeless veterans. His story caught the interest of an NPR correspondent and now is being made into a podcast. We have Carlson and Quil Lawrence on to discuss “Carlson’s War.”
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Gravestone recipes of the Midwest
There are recipes etched on headstones all over the country: Christmas cookies in Iowa. Spaghetti chicken casserole in Wisconsin. Easy potato rolls in Minnesota. We tour through some of the cemetery recipes found in the Midwest with the author of “To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes.
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New sculpture takes inspiration from traditional Ho-Chunk dwellings
Ciiporoke, or wigwam-like structures, have a long history in Ho-Chunk culture. We learn about the significance of ciiporoke and what goes into making one with a Ho-Chunk artist and educator who recently unveiled “Hąąp Hogu,” an outdoor sculpture paying homage to ciiporoke.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dave Carlson Guest
- Quil Lawrence Guest
- Chloris Lowe Guest
- Rosie Grant Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
