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Be Part of a Live Studio Audience

Posted on May 30, 2014 by David

30 Minute Music Hour is excited to announce Charlie Parr, Chants and William Z. Villian will record studio sessions with us Monday, June 16. The best part is, you’re invited to be part of the audience! Sample these three musical … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the Spring Bird Migration in Wisconsin

Posted on May 28, 2014 by David

How many bird species have you seen this spring? Chances are you haven’t seen as many as naturalist Bill Volkert who counted 133 different bird species on one day at Horicon Marsh. Read Volkert’s journal on wpr.org where you’ll also … Continue reading →

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Talk About Death

Posted on May 27, 2014 by David

A few months back, a story on NPR caught my attention with its chilling headline, “The Town Where Everyone Talks About Death.” It turned out the town was La Crosse and the focus of the story was on a medical … Continue reading →

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Is Kermit the Frog the Best Commencement Speaker Ever?

Posted on May 20, 2014 by David

Our public broadcasting colleagues over at NPR recently compiled 300 of the Best Commencement Speeches, Ever and we quickly took note that a handful of PBS favorites made the list. Whether you’re a new graduate – “no longer tadpoles” as … Continue reading →

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Plenty of Drama Yet to Unfold in 2014

Posted on May 15, 2014 by David

With the “Call the Midwife” and “Mr. Selfridge” season finales this coming Sunday, it’s time we take a look at what’s next for drama on Wisconsin Public Television. You can always find familiar faces on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, … Continue reading →

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