What patriotism means today, Low arts funding in Wisconsin

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A Wisconsin ethics expert says Americans can find common patriotic ground amid divisions–by finding shared values, and embracing the process that resolves disputes, even if the outcomes aren’t always what we want. Then we talk with the head of a Wisconsin community cultural development organization about the lack of arts funding from the state, its fate in the new budget, and the impacts of regressing COVID relief funding.

Featured in this Show

  • Is patriotism possible in divided times?

    As Independence Day approaches, it can be easy to focus more on the divisions in American politics than the points of agreement. A Wisconsin ethics expert says there’s still an opportunity for a shared vision of patriotism that embraces our political differences.

  • Why arts funding in Wisconsin lags behind other states and how the creative sector gets by

    Arts groups say Wisconsin ranks last in the nation in per-capita funding for the arts and want to see some of the state budget surplus used to help them grow. An arts community cultural development leader joins us to look at how the industry gets by in Wisconsin and what more funding could do for creative works in the state.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Rick Kyte Guest
  • Anne Katz Guest

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