Mike Leckrone led the UW-Madison marching band for 50 years. We talk to the former director, who’s traded the field podium for a lecturn this fall to teach a class on Big Band music. And we discuss the relative usefulness of reviewing past impeachment cases for understanding our current situation.
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A New Course Looks At The Music Of The Big Band Era
Former Badger Marching Band Director Mike Leckrone is sharing his love for big bands and dance orchestras in a new UW continuing education class. We talk about the music of the Big Band era, and who some of the most important figures were.
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Why We Shouldn't Compare The Current Impeachment Inquiry To Past Cases
A political scientist and historian argues the past is only that: the past. We discuss their argument that past cases of impeachment (or near impeachment) may not be helpful for predicting what will happen in the current scenario.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Professor Michael Leckrone Guest
- David Greenberg Guest
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