Scenic Artist with Wendy Waszut-Barrett

Not your grandpa's farm. Katrina Becker talks food, economics, environment, and family life on a 21st-century farm.

Lights. Camera. Action. Repeat. Hear from actor, writer, and producer Aimee Theresa about how independent film and TV shows get made.

What goes into a making great bottle of wine? Passion, smarts, and a shared commitment to honor the great traditions of the past. Hear from Mick Unti about how his family guides their winery in Sonoma County, CA through the challenges of the present and positions it for the future.

Small town. Small church. Big job. Steven Hicks overcame a near-deadly medical condition to become the spiritual leader of a community, literally from cradle to grave.

Live visual spectacle. How do scenic artists transport theater audiences to other times and places? Artist, historian, and conservator Wendy Waszut-Barrett gives us a glimpse behind the curtain and explains why the scenic art and artifacts of the past need to be saved for future generations.

He's not a TV doctor. Mike Trobec works twelve-hour shifts and strives against great odds to give every patient the compassionate care they need. At the same time, he has to keep himself well . . .

It's a tough time to be a student - and a teacher. Master teachers like Lynn Wilcox are the ones holding schools together as they navigate choppy waters. Lynn doesn't just teach reading and history. She teaches kids how to be resilient.

When is the last time your read the local newspaper? With the consolidation of the media, local journalism has been in decline for years. Hear how Brian Kowalski is keeping relevant reporting and storytelling alive in his community by harnessing the technologies of the present and future, as well as paying homage to the past.

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