One Wisconsin Badger’s Pride In School And Football, A Hidden Circus Relic, Creating Unique Dolls

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Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor (23) breaks free for a 38-yard touchdown run.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor (23) breaks free for a 38-yard touchdown run during an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. Mark Lomoglio/AP Photo

A Wall Street Journal columnist and former Badger shares feelings of pride for the school and its football team. We hear about an historic circus mural that was uncovered in a Wisconsin bar. And we talk to a woman who makes dolls for children whose physical differences are not usually portrayed.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Jason Gay Guest
  • Ron Berger Guest
  • Amy Jandrisevits Guest

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