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Playlist: O'Dark 30 episode 28

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O’Dark 30 is KUT's adventure through the world of independent radio production. Every Sundays at midnight on KUT 90.5 Austin we present 3 hours of a little bit of everything from the world of independent radio production.

Episode 28 includes Looking for Love...Milwaukee--City of Vision...episode 27 (the fox sisters)...Blind Willie Johnson...Bonjour Chanson Episode 32...Mundane Superpowers...I Don't Meet Women My Age...The Beatles Finale: Let it Be...Driving With the God of Your Choice

Looking for Love

From Angela Regas | 06:50

In August of 2009 I was 29 years old, single, and living in Iowa City. I wasn’t going to be 29 much longer, and I decided I didn’t want to be single much longer, either. So I went looking online, not for love, but something a little more mundane, something between U-Hauls and one night stands. So far I’ve found a Latin lover, a cougar-seeking piece of “hot chocolate,” and a Satanist named Dan. And you know? He just might be the one.

3049713687_a56eec1bb6_small In August of 2009 I was 29 years old, single, and living in Iowa City.  I wasn’t going to be 29 much longer, and I decided I didn’t want to be single much longer, either.  So I went looking online, not for love, but something a little more mundane, something between U-Hauls and one night stands.  So far I’ve found a Latin lover, a cougar-seeking piece of “hot chocolate,” and a Satanist named Dan.  And you know?  He just might be the one.

Milwaukee, WI: City of Vision

From Al Letson | Part of the State of the Re:Union: Season One series | 53:53

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, once referred to as "America's Machine Shop," has suffered a similar fate to other rust-belt cities. But despite the decline of some of its industries, passionate, hard-working citizens are changing this manufacturing mecca into a city of ideas. This episode of SOTRU explores the depth and viability of some of Milwaukee's most surprising community projects, and a people of unwavering resolve.

Sotru_profile-pic_01_small State of the Re:Union
Milwaukee, WI: City of Vision

Host: Al Letson
Producer: Zak Rosen


BILLBOARD (:59)
Incue: From PRX and WJCT
Outcue: But first, this news.

NEWS HOLE: 1:00- 6:00

SEGMENT A (12:29)
Incue: From WJCT in Jacksonville, Florida
Outcue: You're listening to State of the Re:Union.

A. FAMILY HOUSE: As a registered nurse, working within the traditional health care system, Cordelia Taylor was dissatisfied with the way in which she was able to work with patients towards rehabilitation. So she quit her job and moved back to central Milwaukee, to the house she once lived in, to open up a family-owned and operated assisted-living center for seniors. The "Family House" has since become a hub for neighborhood revitalization and cooperation. In providing hands-on, long-term elderly care, Family House has consequently placed itself at the hub of youth education and mentorship programs, community and economic development, improvement of the local area housing, and reduction of crime in the immediate area.


SEGMENT B (18:59)
Incue: I'm Al Letson and you're listening to
Outcue: You're listening to State of the Re:Union

A. SWEET GROWING POWER: Milwaukee is at the epicenter of the urban farming movement in the United States. Will Allen, the founder and CEO of Growing Power, says the movement has become a revolution. Under Allen's guidance and constant care, Growing Power has become a national model for the production, distribution, education, and experimentation of healthy, sustainable, food, in urban centers. In raising fruits, vegetable, chickens, goats, and now fish, Growing Power is tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time, including obesity, food security, food justice, sustainability, job creation, and community building. Many Milwaukee residents have been so inspired by Allen's project, that they have devoted their lives to other food related endeavors, including the transformation of a massive industrial building into a multi-tiered, year-round, producer of perch and tilapia.

B. WOODWORKIN' IT: It wasn't long ago that this town was a machine and manufacturing powerhouse. And even though a lot of blue collar, industrial jobs have left the city, the men who worked on the line haven't. At the West Allis Woodworkers Club members gather to craft their own kitchen cabinets, rocking chairs and cribs for their grandchildren.

C. VIVA LA POLKA: Art's Conertina Bar, on the outskirts of Milwaukee, was known to many locals as a diamond in the rough, a tribute to the past, and a dying breed, as one of the last places in Milwaukee to hear polka music. So when Art Altenburg was ready to retire, it appeared to be the end of the polka in Milwaukee. But then a young, Polish American who always dreamed of owning a bar, stepped in to buy the place. Andy Kochhanski could have done anything he wanted with the bar, but decided that keeping live polka at the venue was important. Today, in addition to live polka music, Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall hosts surf, rockabilly, and country bands as well. The old concertina crowd still shows up regularly, but with the new music selections, Kochanski is trying to attract a younger generation of music lovers, many of whom have probably never heard polka before.


SEGMENT C (18:59)
Incue: Welcome back to State of the Re:Union
Outcue: to bring them back together. (music tail)

A. SAFE STREETS: Restorative Justice "is an approach to justice where offenders are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and "to repair the harm they've done..." In the case of the Marquette Law School, Restorative Justice Initiative, the approach is multi-faceted and varied. For our story, we'll sit-in on a Community Support Circle, wherein formerly incarcerated members of the community, sit in a circle, along with members of the community, and local law enforcement, to hear first-hand what effects violent crimes have had on the public.

B. DEAR MILWAUKEE: Milwaukee business-owner, and former poet-laureate, Peggy Hong, takes us through the ups and downs of her beloved city.

C. LATE NIGHT SOCCER: An audio postcard of a multi-ethnic, late night, indoor soccer game.

D. VOX POP: A montage of Milwaukee voices, speaking to the community spirit of Milwaukee.

PROGRAM OUT @ 59:00

Milwaukee, WI: City of Vision is available on PRX without charge to all public radio stations, and may be aired an unlimited number of times prior to January 31, 2017. The program may be streamed live on station websites but not archived. Excerpting is permitted for promotional purposes only.

State of the Re:Union is presented by WJCT and distributed by PRX.  Major funding for the State of the Re:Union comes from CPB, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Delores Barr Weaver Fund at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida.

Thanks for your consideration of State of the Re:Union with Al Letson. 

 

The Sisters Fox

From Nate DiMeo | Part of the the memory palace series | 09:41

In which we hear the story of the Fox sisters: two American kids growing up in the heartland (or upstate New York) who, at the ripe old ages of 11 and 14 concocted a prank that put them at the center of the spiritualism movement in 19th century America.

Sisters_240_small In which we hear the story of the Fox sisters: two American kids growing up in the heartland (or upstate New York) who, at the ripe old ages of 11 and 14 concocted a prank that put them at the center of the spiritualism movement in 19th century America.

Bonjour Chanson Series 7, Episode 32

From Charles Spira | Part of the Bonjour Chanson Series 7 series | 27:12

Enjoy the best of French Language Popular Music although you do not speak French. We tell you about the artists and songs in English. When you/ll hear the songs performed in French , they will be like old friends.

Nantes_small French language popular music has a century old tradition, but renews itself constantly, staying true to itself. We bring you six artists with one of their songs and tell you about them in English. When the songs are performed in French, you'll know what they are about. In this episode you'll hear:
Serge Gainsbourg, (France), Marilou Sous La Neige
Marianne James, (France), Dans Tes Pupilles
MC Solaar, (France), Caroline
Rose, (France), De Ma Fenetre
Renan Luce, (France), Nantes
Zoe Avril, (France), Paris Tout Va Bien 

Mundane superpowers

From Matt Larson | 10:43

Everyone has a mundane superpower. It's just a question of digging deep and finding your inner superhero.

Mundane_superpower_small A man-on-the-street style piece where people reveal their true superhero identities. Whether it's packing a car to capacity or X-ray vision, there is a hero in us all.

I Don't Meet Women My Age

From The humble Farmer | 01:06

Go Where The Girls Are

Humbleoats_small Even famous actors can't always have what they want.

The Beatles Finale: Let It Be (59:00 / 54:00)

From Paul Ingles | 58:59

Music writers, musicians and fans offer a track-by-track assessment of the 12th and last official Beatles album, LET IT BE, released in May of 1970.

Let_it_be_small The word had been out for about a month that the legendary Beatles were splitting up, when fans were able to buy what would be their 12th and last official release.  The cover featured an individual photo of each Beatle, bordered by black under just three words, Let It Be.  While few would consider it one of the Beatles' best, there are still some undeniable classics, good rockers and some clues to the dissolution of the most famous band in music history.

In this program, producer Paul Ingles presents the 5th in his series of programs deconstructing great Beatles albums.  His panel of musicians, music writers and Beatle fans includes: Anthony DeCurtis- writer for Rolling Stone Magazine, Los Angeles Times Critic Ann Powers, Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times, Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune, Beatle book authors Steve Turner and Richie Unterberger, and musicians David Gans, Jon Spurney, Richard Goldman and (in the 59:00 version only) Shawn Colvin.