The changing separation between church and state, Celebrating city bands

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Grace Bible Church facilities manager Kenny Sitton sanitizes entry door glass at the church
Grace Bible Church facilities manager Kenny Sitton sanitizes entry door glass at the church Friday, March 13, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. Matt York/AP Photo

First, the head of an organization in Madison reacts to recent Supreme Court rulings that critics say threaten the separation between church and state. Then, we talk about the importance of city bands with the president of the Association of Concert Bands.

Featured in this Show

  • U.S. Supreme Court chips away at wall between church and state

    In a series of recent rulings, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against government officials trying to avoid endorsing religion as prohibited under the First Amendment of the Constitution. The leader of a Wisconsin-based organization dedicated to preserving the separation of church and state joins us.

  • City bands of Wisconsin march on

    In Wisconsin, city bands are found in every corner of the state, performing nearly every night of the week. During peak concert season we hear from a veteran conductor and city band advocate about the volunteer groups that play the marching sounds of summer.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Annie-Laurie Gaylor Guest
  • Gail Brechting Guest

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