Murv Seymour talks with author Christine Wenc in Spring Green about "Funny Because It's True," her book chronicling the history of "The Onion" from newspaper to multimedia American satirical standard. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-christine-wenc-americas-finest-satire-source/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with Milwaukee Film Festival Director Susan Kerns at the Oriental Theatre about creating cinema, the magic of watching movies in person, and filmmaking opportunities in Wisconsin. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-susan-kerns-celebrating-cinema-in-milwaukee/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with computer science teacher Saghar Homayounpour at New Berlin West Middle / High School about her passion for teaching, connecting with students and STEM career opportunities. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-saghar-homayounpour-2024-teacher-of-the-year/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with filmmaker John Ridley about the art of storytelling, his movie about political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm, and artistic efforts of the No Studios Creative Hub in Milwaukee. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-john-ridley-storytelling-film-and-community/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with author David Maraniss at PBS Wisconsin about how journalism shaped his passion for writing histories of social change and biographies of U.S. presidents and storied athletes. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-david-maraniss-covering-news-writing-history/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with Chairperson Gena Kakkak of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin in Keshena about the scope of tribal governance and its efforts to support the health of Indigenous youth. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-gena-kakkak-tribal-politics-and-youth-health/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with Corey Pompey at the Hamel Music Center about leading the University of Wisconsin Marching Band and crafting its musical direction in practice and on the field for Badgers fans. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-corey-pompey-directing-the-uw-marching-band/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with Stephen Kantrowitz at the Wisconsin Historical Society about his writing on Black and Indigenous struggles, the politics of racism and the importance of learning about history. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-stephen-kantrowitz-keeping-history-present/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with Courtney Bell at the Wisconsin Historical Society about leading the Wisconsin Center for Education Research in its work on classroom innovations, challenges and inequities. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-courtney-bell-teachers-students-in-wisconsin/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with Pete Souza at PBS Wisconsin about his work documenting daily life and historic events on the world stage as White House photographer for the Obama and Reagan administrations. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-pete-souza-photographing-presidential-history/?seriesID=59997