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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.

OCT 21

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
SEP 9

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
JUL 29

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
JUN 17

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
MAY 20

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
APR 22

In Focus with Curt Fuszard: First responders comfort kids

Murv Seymour talks with Curt Fuszard at PBS Wisconsin about REACH-a-Child, a Madison-based nonprofit that provides books for first responders to help console kids facing trauma in crisis situations. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-curt-fuszard-first-responders-comfort-kids/?seriesID=59997

31 min
MAR 25

In Focus with Rev. Greg Lewis: The power of the Black church

Murv Seymour talks with Rev. Greg Lewis at St. Gabriel Church of God in Christ about bettering the Black community in Milwaukee and promoting voter engagement through the Souls to the Polls campaign. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-rev-greg-lewis-the-power-of-the-black-church/?seriesID=59997

35 min
FEB 29

In Focus with Michael Wagner: Journalism in the 2020s

Murv Seymour talks with Michael Wagner at PBS Wisconsin about teaching journalism to UW-Madison students as the media landscape continues changing and the political climate grows more contentious. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-michael-wagner-journalism-in-the-2020s/?seriesID=59997

26 min
FEB 28

In Focus with Roy Wood Jr.: What's funny about Wisconsin?

Murv Seymour talks with Roy Wood Jr. at Comedy on State in February 2022 about performing stand up comedy in Wisconsin, in the wake of the pandemic and in the midst of serious conversations on race. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-roy-wood-jr-whats-funny-about-wisconsin/?seriesID=59997

16 min
FEB 27

In Focus with Rev. Alex Gee: A decade of Justified Anger

Murv Seymour talks with Rev. Alex Gee at Fountain of Life Church about the journey of the Justified Anger course teaching Black history and how he hopes it is making impacts on Wisconsin. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-rev-alex-gee-a-decade-of-justified-anger/?seriesID=59997

41 min

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"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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