Natasha Lance Rogoff, "Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected, Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia."

We speak with David Greene (former co-host of NPR's Morning Edition) about the new documentary film "Louder than Guns," which draws together people with strong disagreements over the issue of guns and gun safety - with music used as a means for finding common ground. The film is in limited theatrical release. The only midwest showing scheduled at this point is at the Wayfarer Highland Park this Wednesday evening at 7:00.

From 2004 - Mick Burke, former reporter with the Racine Journal Times - in a conversation that explored the latest efforts to revitalize downtown Racine, the abrupt closer of Color Arts, and the special challenges of covering business. <P.S. - If you're looking for something related to Father's Day, scroll back to the episosdes shared on June 12th, 13th, and 14th.>

Remembering the late American composer Carlisle Floyd, whose 100th birthday was June 11th - and is being celebrated with a gala concert at Carnegie Hall tonight (June 20th.) This interview with Floyd was recorded in 2012 before the Milwaukee Florentine presented his most popular opera, SUSANNAH.

In honor of Juneteenth ...... from 2017 ..... Max Klau, author of "Race and Social Change: A Quest, a Study, a Call to Action."

We speak with Kelly Kruse, executive director of the Downtown Racine Corporation.

We speak with long-time Sports Illustrated writer Chris Ballard about his latest book .... "The Plunge: Maverick Swimmers, an Unlikely Quest, and the Transformative Power of Cold Water." Ballard explores the phenomenon seen all over the world of people choosing to plunge themselves into cold water. - especially something called Ice Swimming which involves swimming significant distances in ice cold water. The book discusses the potential benefits as well as risks involved in exposing one's body to extremely cold water.

Part One: Craig Gall, who is now beginning his 24th season as music director of the Kenosha Pops Concert Band, previews their upcoming season. Part Two: from 2014- we hear from Ira Berkow, one of the co-authors of "Wrigley Field- An Oral and Narrative History of the Home of the Chicago Cubs."

Rear Admiral John T. Palmer (retired) talks about his book "George Washington's One-Man Army: The Life, Legend and Battles of Peter Francisco." Francisco is described by the author as "the first great warrior in United States history." He played a significant role in several crucial battles during the Revolutionary War.

From 2020 - Jim Hock talks about his book "Father on the Line: A Memoir." Hock's father was a starter for the Los Angeles Rams back in the 1950s- but was also a loving and dedicated dad.

From 2007 - Phillip Lerman, author of "Dadditude: How a Real Man Became a Real Dad."