-
Jan 10, 2025 | 
wpr.org | Brad Kolberg
If you're a fan of the hilarious sitcom, " Parks and Recreation," you know Jim O'Heir as the lovable Jerry. But he's also known as Garry/Larry/Terry/Barry. It depends on the episode.
-
Dec 6, 2024 | 
wpr.org | Brad Kolberg
Four years ago, Charles Yu joined WPR's "BETA" to talk about his novel, "Interior Chinatown," a clever satire of racism that takes us through what it's like to be Asian in America. The protagonist is Willlis Wu. Although that's not quite right. Willis doesn't even think of himself as the protagonist in his own life. "Interior Chinatown" won the National Book Award for Fiction in 2020, and now, Yu has adapted the novel into the hit Hulu series of the same name.
-
Nov 22, 2024 | 
wpr.org | Brad Kolberg
Steven Spielberg has been making iconic films for over 50 years. From "Jaws" and "Jurassic Park," to "E.T." and "Schindler's List," Spielberg has provided movie-goers with some of cinema's most memorable moments.
-
Nov 8, 2024 | 
wpr.org | Brad Kolberg
In its 20 years since premiering, " Lost " has come to be regarded as a hugely influential television series. Many shows have sought to regain or build upon its innovative and expansive storytelling in the last two decades.
-
Sep 26, 2024 | 
wisconsinlife.org | Tom Kertscher |Brad Kolberg
The rivalry between Milwaukee Brewers fans and Chicago Cubs fans is heated. All the more so this season, after Craig Counsell went from being the Brewers manager to the Cubs manager. But there is such a thing as a Cubs-Brewers fan — Milwaukee freelance journalist Tom Kertscher is one of them. ==I’ve always said that when it comes to baseball, I have dual citizenship. In my case, you could spell dual, d-u-a-l or d-u-e-l. You see, I’m a fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs.
-
Aug 8, 2024 | 
wisconsinlife.org | Dean Robbins |Brad Kolberg
“The Wizard Of Oz” is a beloved, iconic film that has captivated generations of fans. Author Dean Robbins of Madison tells the story of Watertown, Wisconsin native, Meinhardt Raabe, whose 13-second role as the coroner in the movie was part of a long and fulfilling life. ==Meinhardt Raabe appeared in only one movie, 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz.”But as the coroner of Munchkinland, he makes an impression.
-
Aug 8, 2024 | 
wisconsinlife.org | Dean Robbins |Brad Kolberg
“The Wizard Of Oz” is a beloved, iconic film that has captivated generations of fans. Author Dean Robbins of Madison tells the story of Farmington, Wisconsin native, Meinhardt Raabe, whose 13-second role as the coroner in the movie was part of a long and fulfilling life. ==Meinhardt Raabe appeared in only one movie, 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz.”But as the coroner of Munchkinland, he makes an impression.
-
Apr 18, 2024 | 
wisconsinlife.org | Midwest Mujeres |Maureen McCollum |Brad Kolberg
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better themselves in southern Wisconsin. ==Having a kid can completely transform a person’s life. And for some people, like Yazmin Lopez of Fitchburg, having kids led her towards an unexpected career. When Lopez was 16 years old, her family moved from Mexico to the United States. She went to Verona Area High School, which she said was a great experience.
-
Apr 11, 2024 | 
wisconsinlife.org | Midwest Mujeres |Maureen McCollum |Brad Kolberg
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better themselves in southern Wisconsin. In another story in this series, Tamara N. Thompson shared her journey to becoming a doula and empowering people during and after their pregnancies. As a warning to readers, this story talks about the death of a child. ==When Tamara N.
-
Apr 4, 2024 | 
wisconsinlife.org | Midwest Mujeres |Maureen McCollum |Brad Kolberg
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better themselves in southern Wisconsin. ==When Tamara N. Thompson became a new mom, she was also in a new city and searching for community. She found it with a group of mothers at the Harambee Family Center on Madison’s South Side. “We discussed our common experiences as African Americans while breastfeeding our babies,” said Thompson.
