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LGBT Series Stan Cottrill Day New Staff Welcome Big Top Chautauqua Trip Ira Glass in Door County

Featured Photo Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! recorded a live show in Madison this week, and WPR was pleased to hold Walker's Promises: A Special WPR News Series a special meet-and-greet event afterwards. Fans In his 2010 campaign for governor, Scott Walker made a "brown bag met Peter Sagal, promise" to voters to run government the way they run their own panelists, and legendary lives. Walker's promise was to balance the budget, shrink the size of Chicago broadcaster Bill government, and help people create jobs. Kurtis. Kurtis (above center) was tapped to This week, WPR aired a three-part series that looked at Walker's replace Carl Kassell, who progress on those promises. Join WPR's State Capitol Reporter recently retired from the Shawn Johnson and dig into the numbers, hear from the experts, show. and listen to what other voters have to say. Hear the Madison show The series, Walker's Promises: By the Numbers, can be heard on WPR's Ideas Network online at wpr.org. stations this Saturday at 9 a.m. or Sunday at noon. Below is a breakdown of each individual story/promise and links to infographics and online audio: Sound Bites Don't Spend More Than You Have: Gov. Walker promised There's Still Time voters that the state would not spend more than it had. June marks the end of Reduce the Size of Government: Gov. Walker had a WPR's fiscal year. message for voters who were frustrated with their Although June 30 isn't government four years ago: elect him and he'd make it quite as much fun as smaller. December 31, the Create 250,000 Jobs: Gov. Walker pledged to help the weather is a whole lot people of the state create 250,000 jobs. better.

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Listen Live to News & Music News & Music Schedule WPR Receives $50,000 Donation from Stan Cottrill

Stan Cottrill is 90 years old, a lifelong resident of New London, and a very generous donor to Wisconsin Public Radio. For Stan, giving Be Part of WPR's Online back to his community and helping local nonprofit groups and Community causes is a way of life. To show appreciation to Stan and his seemingly never-ending generosity, June 1 was designated Stan Cottrill Day in New London.

During the celebration, Stan gave away another $2.3 million dollars! WPR was honored to be among the recipients. Other organizations that received significant donations from Stan include Wisconsin Public Television, New London Public Library, B.A.B.E.S. of New London, CAP Services, and the local Boy and Girl Scouts, to name a few.

Click here for Post-Crescent's article about Stan's donations.

[Pictured: Stan Cottrill, at right, poses with WPR Director Mike Crane.]

WPR Welcomes L. Malik Anderson As New Emma Bowen Scholar

There's a new face behind the scenes this month: L. Malik Anderson, WPR's newest Emma Bowen work/study intern. Malik can truly say he got his start in journalism at an early age --- in elementary school, he started a one-page newspaper and sold it for 50 cents to all the teachers at the school.

Malik is the founder of the National Association of Black Journalists at UW-Madison, where he completed his freshman year in May. His work at WPR will cross many different departments, including Audience Services, Audio Engineering, Membership, News, and Online Content. The scholarship is part of the Emma Bowen Foundation, which exists to create opportunities for students of color to be exposed to broadcasting in a long-term and meaningful way.

Malik is WPR's third Emma Bowen Scholar since 2007. Audio Engineer Britny True was WPR's first Emma Bowen Scholar and is still on staff today. Britny came on board with little knowledge of public radio other than that it exists, she admits. She quickly developed an interest in engineering and, in her own words, began following the staff around like an over-excited puppy. After completing her degree, she was hired full-time and in 2013 received her "Broadcast Technologist" certification from the Society of Broadcast Engineers. "I love what I get to do every day, and I wouldn't have had any idea had it not been for the Emma Bowen Foundation's opportunity and the people who took advantage of it," Britny said.

You might be surprised to learn how many students are behind the scenes. About a dozen students are spending their summer with WPR, in offices around the state. Their work ranges from reporting, to assisting with social media, to planning events, to producing shows. AROUND WISCONSIN

WPR Gets Ready for Annual Bus Trip to Big Top Chautauqua

Wisconsin Public Radio's annual trip to Big Top Chautauqua, home of Tent Show Radio, will take place July 27--28.

The group of travelers will attend Big Top Chautauqua's new house show, "Shanties & Shipwrecks," featuring members of the Blue Canvas Orchestra, under the tent near Bayfield. On the agenda the following day is a visit to Duluth's Canal Park, including the Great Lakes Aquarium's new exhibit, Shipwrecks Alive!

This year's summer tour departs from pickup points in La Crosse, Eau Claire and Rice Lake. Accommodations are at the Ashland Lake Superior Lodge.

Find more information and how to sign up for the trip at www.wpr.org/travel.

Ira Glass in Door County, July 12

This American Life Host Ira Glass is known for his smart commentary, compassionate insight, and wry humor.

On July 12, Ira is headed to northeastern Wisconsin to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at This American Life. He'll share what makes a compelling show, how he and his staff find stories, and the show's journalistic goals.

Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass will begin at 8 p.m. at the Door Community Auditorium, 3926 state Route 42, Fish Creek.

Click here for more information on the Door County show.