In Focus with Murv Seymour

Murv Seymour talks with Wendi Dwyer in Madison about learning to live with blindness, work to increase empathy and access for people with disabilities, and creating the "Advocacy Is a B*tch" cartoon.

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Murv Seymour talks with former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray at the Black Business Hub about impacts of technology — from body cameras to AI to drones to license plate readers — on law enforcement. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-noble-wray-tech-and-the-future-of-policing/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with "Lead Between the Rhymes" curators Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat at the Wisconsin Historical Society about the legacy of hip-hop in the state and impacts on music and culture. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-greg-doby-and-menkhu-ara-maat-hip-hop-history/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with teacher, life coach and author Dr. Tamika L. Johnson at Vibe Milwaukee about her book "Teaching Through Trauma" and lessons on loss of life, angry parents and food insecurity.

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https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-dr-tamika-l-johnson-traumas-teachers-endure/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with Wisconsin Veterans Museum Director Chris Kolakowski at PBS Wisconsin about artifacts and landmarks that celebrate and tell stories of Wisconsinites who served in the military. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-chris-kolakowski-honoring-wisconsin-veterans/?seriesID=59997

In part three of a series about gun violence in Milwaukee, Antonia Perry confronts her fears at Bear Arms Shooting Boutique and fires her weapon for the first time after receiving safety training. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-3-going-to-the-gun-range/?seriesID=59997

In the second part of this series on Milwaukee gun violence, Antonia Perry and her sons attend community gun safety classes, part of a partnership between the city and local firearms educators working to prevent violence. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-2-house-calls-and-gun-class/?seriesID=59997

In this special series, Murv Seymour reports on gun violence in Milwaukee through the eyes of families, city officials and community safety experts. In part 1, Murv talks with single mother Antonia Perry about her painful choice to turn her 15-year-old son over to police after he stole her gun. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-1-a-mothers-choice/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with author Christine Wenc in Spring Green about "Funny Because It's True," her book chronicling the history of "The Onion" from newspaper to multimedia American satirical standard.

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https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-christine-wenc-americas-finest-satire-source/?seriesID=59997

Murv Seymour talks with Milwaukee Film Festival Director Susan Kerns at the Oriental Theatre about creating cinema, the magic of watching movies in person, and filmmaking opportunities in Wisconsin. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-susan-kerns-celebrating-cinema-in-milwaukee/?seriesID=59997