In Focus with Murv Seymour

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In Focus with Murv Seymour

"Here & Now" journalist Murv Seymour presents in-depth interviews with community and cultural leaders about their hopes and efforts to impact Wisconsin. These intimate conversations explore a variety of issues — from race and religion to education and the arts — and reveal the personalities who help influence the state's character.

JAN 31

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

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

31 min
12/23/2024

In Focus with John Ridley: Storytelling, film and community

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

55 min
11/25/2024

In Focus with David Maraniss: Covering news, writing history

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

42 min
10/21/2024

In Focus with Gena Kakkak: Tribal politics and youth health

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

34 min
09/09/2024

In Focus with Corey Pompey: Directing the UW Marching Band

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

45 min
07/29/2024

In Focus with Stephen Kantrowitz: Keeping history present

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

34 min
06/17/2024

In Focus with Courtney Bell: Teachers, students in Wisconsin

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

35 min
05/20/2024

In Focus with Pete Souza: Photographing presidential history

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

47 min

"Here & Now" journalist Murv Seymour presents in-depth interviews with community and cultural leaders about their hopes and efforts to impact Wisconsin. These intimate conversations explore a variety of issues — from race and religion to education and the arts — and reveal the personalities who help influence the state's character.

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PBS Wisconsin News
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

13
Rating

Clean
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In Focus with Murv Seymour