Beste Wgt podcaster (2024)

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11/13/24 "The Forbidden Garden" and Curzio Caravati 48:11

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Simon Parkin, author of "The Forbidden Garden- The Botanists of Besieged Leningrad and their Impossible Choice." This is an amazing story from World War Two concerning the Plant Institute in Leningrad and how the staff there valiantly safeguarded the archive of seeds from being plundered during the Siege of Leningrad. We follow up with Curzio Carav…

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11/11/24 For Veteran's Day: Craig Birkholz and Gay Birkholz 56:03

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For Veteran's Day- I am sharing an interview that I recorded back in December 2003 with Craig Birkholz, a corporal in the U.S. Army who at the time was stationed in Iraq as a member of the military police ... and his mother, Gay Birkholz. Corporal Birkholz survived his deployment in the Middle East, but tragically, he was killed in the line of duty…

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11/10/24 "The Last Innocents" 1:16:12

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From 2017 - Michael Leahy, author of "The Last Innocents: The Collison of the Turbulent Sixties and the Los Angeles Dodgers."

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11/9/24 Leonardo's Legacy 44:24

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From 2010 - Stefan Klein, author of "Leonard's Legacy: How Da Vinci Reimagined the World."

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11/8/24 "Football for a Buck" (the USFL) 30:25

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From the archives: Jeff Pearlman, author of "Football for a Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL." By the way, Donald Trump figures in this story.

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11/8/2024 "The Playbook" 17:11

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Gary E. Parker talks about his newest novel "The Playbook" - which tells the story of a woman who is a high school football coach - and the intriguing and unlikely friendship that develops between two quarterbacks on the team.

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11/7/24 Political Science Professor Jeffrey Roberg 47:13

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We talk politics and recap the results of the presidential election with Dr. Jeffrey Roberg, Professor of Political Science at Carthage College .... and two students in his Campaigns and Elections course, Kaeleen Smith and Lorin Bucur.

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11/6/24 Jon Meachem - "The Soul of America" 20:43

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From 2018- Historian and best-selling author Jon Meachem talks about his book "The Soul of America: The Battle for our Better Angels." It is tempting to say that America has never been more divided than it is right now- but in the book, he discusses how bitterly divided our nation has been at many points in its history.... and that division and con…

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11/5/24 Intimate Conversations: Face-to-Face with Matchless Musicians 48:34

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We speak with Larry Ruttman, a 93-year-old attorney based in Boston who has developed a great love of classical music. His latest book is "Intimate Conversations: Face-to-Face with Matchless Musicians," a collection of interviews he was privileged to conduct with an array of fine performers, composers and conductors such as violinist Anne-Sophie Mu…

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11/4/24 A Question of Paternity 40:24

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Investigative reporter David Tereshchuk discusses his deeply personal memoir "A Question of Paternity: My Life as an Unaffiliated Reporter." The book is actually about his quest to learn the identity of his father.

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11/3/24 Night Circus: A Novel 24:42

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From 2011- Erin Morgenstern, author of "Night Circus: A Novel."

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11/2/24 The Forbidden Bookshelf 47:48

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From 2015- Mark Crispin Miller, a professor of media at NYU, talks about his internet project through Open Media called The Forbidden Bookshelf, which makes availability an array of controversial books that have either been suppressed or banned outright. The conversation includes a thought-provoking discussion about the notion of free expression of…

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11/1/24 Little Women at the Racine Theater Guild 25:05

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We talk about the Racine Theater Guild's production of "Little Women" with Lisa Kornetsky, the guest director of the production - which opened last weekend and runs for the next two weekends.

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11/1/24 St. Mary's Lutheran Church Anniversary Concert 22:42

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We talk with Rev. Debbie Hartfield and Dr. Richard Sjoerdsma about the 150th anniversary of Saint Mary's Lutheran Church in Kenosha - and preview a celebratory concert coming up on Sunday afternoon that will feature all of the church's music ensembles.

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10/31/24 Racine Symphony Orchestra 15:35

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We preview Friday evening's concert by the Racine Symphony Orchestra with its artistic director and conductor, Pasqual Laurino.

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10/31/24 Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra 14:00

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We preview Saturday night's concert of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra with its conductor, David Anderson.

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10/31/24 "Go to Hell" 11:38

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In honor of Halloween ..... Erika Engelhaupt, author of "Go to Hell: A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations."

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10/30/24 Life Cycle of a Star 44:40

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We preview the next theatrical production at Carthage College, "Life Cycle of a Star" with playwright Ali Viterbi as well as Herschel Kruger, chair of the department and director of the production. This is the latest installment in Carthage's renowned New Play Initiative. The play is performed the next two weekends in Wartburg Auditorium.…

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10/29/24 William Cope Moyers "Broken Open" 48:07

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Our guest, William Cope Moyers, is Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Relations at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and the author of the best-selling memoir "Broken." His newest book is "Broken Up: What Painkillers taught me about Life and Recovery." Moyers is coming to Southeastern Wisconsin later this week to be a keynote speaker f…

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10/28/24 Composer Ricky Ian Gordon (Part Two) 46:59

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More from renowned composer Ricky Ian Gordon, talking about his memoir "Seeing Through: A Chronicle of Sex, Drugs and Opera." In this part of the interview, Gordon talks about his creative process and shares stories about some of his most noteworthy works for the stage.

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10/27/24 William Cope Moyers "Broken" 47:46

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In anticipation of William Cope Moyers's upcoming visit to Southeastern Wisconsin (he is a keynote speaker for the 15th Annual Help and Hope Conference on Substance Use Disorders on November 1st) ..... and his Morning Show appearance this coming Tuesday to talk about his latest book ("Broken Open") ..... we're sharing two archival interviews with M…

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10/26/24 Photography: The Definitive Visual History 19:44

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FRom 2014- Tom Ang, author of "Photography: The Definitive Visual History"

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10/25/24 Composer Ricky Ian Gordon (Part One) 45:40

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Renowned composer Ricky Ian Gordon discusses his remarkable new book "Seeing Through: A Chronicle of Sex, Drugs and Opera." (This is part one. Part two of the interview will be shared on Monday, the 28th.) The book has been hailed as an exceptionally candid and illuminating memoir. In today's interview, Gordon discusses his turbulent childhood, his…

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10/24/24 Dr. Art Cyr 44:26

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This is Dr. Art Cyr's monthly visit to the Morning Show. We talk about SpaceX ..... Google ..... North Korea .... and more.

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10/23/24 Young Frankenstein 47:34

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We preview the Lakeside Players production of the musical Young Frankenstein, which opens this weekend.

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10/22/24 "Den of Spies" 47:25

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Craig Unger talks about his latest book, "Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter and the Secret History of the Treason that Stole the White House." The book examines newly-available evidence that people associated with Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign worked behind the scenes to insure that the American hostages in Iran would not be released before…

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10/21/24 Medicare 47:05

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We talk Medicare with Paula Clark and Terra Kilkeary-Santiago from the Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center.

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1/20/24 Alex Wellen - "Barman" 50:36

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From 2004- Alex Wellen, author of "Barman: Ping Pong, Pathos and Passing the Bar."

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1/19/20 Dr. Laura Gellott 43:44

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From the archives- Dr. Laura Gellott, long time history professor at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside (now retired). This interview was done back in the late 1990s around the time that Professor Gellott received the school's highest teaching award.

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10/18/24 Strokes of Genius (in honor of Rafael Nadal) 47:11

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In the wake of tennis great Rafael Nadal's retirement announcement, we replay this conversation with sportswriter L. Jon Wertheim about his book "Strokes of Genius," which examines the 2008 Wimbledon men's singles final- in which Nadal edged Roger Federer in one of the greatest matches ever played. Also- an excerpt from Patrick McEnroe's book "Hard…

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10/17/24 Kenosha Symphony Orchestra 23:20

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We learn about Saturday night's concert by the Kenosha Symphony, which will feature music by Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Tchaikovsky. Joining me are conductor Robert Hasty and board president and orchestra member Peter Rodriguez.

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10/17/24 UW-Parkside's Carrie:The Musical 23:33

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Mary MacDonald Kerr, Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatrical Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, talks about their production of Carrie: The Musical, which opens this coming weekend and runs for the following weekend as well on their mainstage.

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10/16/24 Choral Arts Society's "Simply Folk" 46:01

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We preview the opening concert of the Racine Choral Arts Society's 38th season .... "Simply Folk" (happening this Saturday night, 7 pm, at First Presbyterian Church) with conductor and founder Jim Schatzman, associate conductor Pat Badger, and three exemplary musicians with local connections who will be part of the concert: Mark Paffrath, Marytha P…

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10/15/24 "Gracie Under the Waves" 13:12

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Linda Sue Park discusses her latest children's book "Gracie under the Waves."

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10/15/24 "Meeting the Moment" 31:19

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William Haldeman- author of "Meeting the Moment: Inspiring Presidential Leadership that Transformed America."

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10/14/24 Kenosha Community Foundation 45:07

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Amy Greil, executive director of the Kenosha Community Foundation - is joined by attorney David Hughs to talk about how people can include a nonprofit in their estate planning. We then focus specifically on the Marvin S. Martin Fund for the Dramatic and Forensic Arts, which has been created to support the theater arts program at Bradford High Schoo…

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10/12/24 "Beyond Trans" 48:46

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From 2017 - Heather Fogg Davis discusses her book "Beyond Trans: Does Gender Matter?"

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10/12/24 Carthage Baseball Coach Augie Schmidt (with Bill Guy) 29:50

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This interview from the archives was recorded and initially broadcast sometime in the mid 1990s. The guest, Augie Schmidt, recently announced his impending retirement as the head baseball coach at Carthage College (his alma mater) - where he has amassed more than 1000 victories over the past 37 seasons. The host, the late Bill Guy, was the creator …

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10/11/24 Second City Alum Julia Morales 20:37

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Julia Morales, Second City Mainstage alum, brings her own Stepping Stone Theater to the stage of the Racine Theater Guild this Saturday evening for a night of comedy improv- and will also be leading a free improv workshop that afternoon.

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10/10/24 Ira Chaleff: "To Stop a Tyrant" 45:25

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Ira Chaleff discusses his newest book, "To Stop a Tyrant: The Power of Political Followers to Make or Brake a Toxic Leader." (The word 'brake' is not a typo!) Chaleff examines the different kinds of followers that surround a toxic leader and the various roles that they play in how that leader gains power- as well as what can lead to that leader's d…

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10/9/24 Rock musician Ike Reilly & sons Kevin and Mickey 46:48

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We speak with rock musician Ike Reilly and two of his three sons (Kevin and Mickey) ahead of a screening this Friday night of the award-winning documentary film "Don't turn your back on Friday night," which chronicles his career. Preceding the interview with Ike Reilly is a brief conversation with Michael Schmiedeler, the director of the film. The …

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10/8/24 "As the Rivers Merge" / "A Potent Spell" 46:26

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Part One: David Mamah, author of "As the Rivers Merge: A Story of Love, War and Perseverance Across Continents." Part Two: (frpm 2004) Janna Malamud Smith, author of "A Potent Spell: Mother Love and the Power of Fear."

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10/7/24 Carthage's production of "Eleemosynary" 32:46

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I speak with four Carthage students (director Emily Halfmann and actors Ellie Neybert, Lily Anderson and Jessie Skonesey) about Lee Blessing's play "Eleemosynary," which is being performed October 12, 13 and 14 in Carthage's studio theater. The play is the story of three women- three generations of the same family- and the complicated dynamics betw…

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10/6/24 Jon Meacham: "Franklin and Winston" 27:05

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From 2004- Historian and best-selling author Jon Meacham discusses his book' Franklin and Winston: An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship."

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10/5/24 Friday Night Lights 47:20

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From 2015 - Buzz Bissinger talks about his most famous book, "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team and a Dream," about the high school football team in Odessa, Texas. The occasion of this interview was the release of a special 25th anniversary edition of Bissinger's best-seller that includes updates on some of the people who appear in the book.…

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10/4/24 "Xanadu" at Carthage College 46:11

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Matthew Hougland, Ella Bergfeld and Jon Rasmussen talk about Carthage College's production of the musical XANADU, which runs the next two weekends. Professor Hougland is the director of the production, and Ella and Jon play two of the leading roles in this colorful, high-energy show.

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10/3/24 Ken Weber: "Why Books Still Matter" 48:11

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Here is a wonderful interview for anybody who loves books and bookstores: "Why Books Still Matter: Honoring Joyce Meskis- Essays on the Past, Present and Future of Books, Bookselling and Publishing." Joyce Meskis was the legendary creator of the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver, CO - one of the most famous bookstores in the world. She was also a …

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10/2/24 Remembering Pete Rose 19:59

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Baseball legend Pete Rose, one of the sport's most colorful and controversial players, died on Monday the 30th of September at the age of 83. Here is a conversation from earlier in the year with Keith O'Brian, the author of a biography of Pete Rose titled "Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose and the Last Glory Days of Baseball."…

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10/2/24 What Jewish Looks Like 16:51

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Liz Kleinrock and Caroline Kusin talk about their new children's book "What Jewish Looks Like," which celebrates the amazing diversity of the Jewish community by highlighting the legacy and accomplishments of some noteworthy people of the Jewish faith.

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10/1/24 Robert Katzman "Lost Boy" 46:39

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Local writer Robert Katzman has written a multi-volume memoir of his life ..... the first volume of which is titled "Lost Boy: On Beating a Child," in which he talks about much of what he endured during his difficult childhood, including abuse of various kinds from his parents. The book is also uplifting and inspiring. Published by Don't Go Quietly…

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