Frank Lloyd Wright’s final design, Wisconsin poet remembers Covid-19 losses, Japan’s Packer faithful

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Modern house with a sharply angled roof, stone exterior, and large windows, situated in a snowy, wooded landscape with bare trees.
The RiverRock House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Photo courtesy of RiverRock

A mother and daughter talk with us about building a house based on the last plans drawn by Frank Lloyd Wright. We also visit with a Wisconsin poet whose new collection reflects on those lost during the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, a new documentary follows Packer superfans from Tokyo to Green Bay.

Featured in this Episode

  • Building ‘The Last Wright’

    A new Magnolia Network show follows a mother-daughter duo as they build a home based on the last known plans created by Wisconsin’s native son architect Frank Lloyd Wright. “The Last Wright: Building the Final Home Design of America’s Greatest Architect” premiered in September. We speak with Sarah and Debbie Dykstra who are taking on the iconic project.

  • New film follows Packers superfans from Tokyo to Titletown

     A documentary set to premiere next week follows Japanese Packers superfans as they travel from Tokyo to Lambeau Field. The film’s director and a subject of the film join us

  • In sixth book, Wisconsin poet publishes his most personal work yet

    UW-Whitewater professor emeritus DeWitt Clinton’s sixth poetry book “When & If” is about coping with personal feelings — a departure from his earlier works. Beneath the topical through line of fear associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, Clinton grieves the loss of his beloved wife of 48 years.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Debbie Dykstra Guest
  • Sarah Dykstra Guest
  • DeWitt Clinton Guest
  • Ty Morse Guest
  • Craig Benzine Guest
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Avery Lea Rogers Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer

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